Fair Oaks, California

Quick Statistics

Fair Oaks is a community in Sacramento County, California, home to about 32,799 people spread across 10.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $55,449 a year, and a typical home is worth about $683,000. About 57.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 6 percent over the past decade.

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32,799
Total Population
▲ up 6% since 2012
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10.88 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$55,449
Median Personal Income
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$683,000
Median Home Value
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57.9%
College Educated
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94.0%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 10.0 points since 2010
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Fair Oaks ranks number 247 of 1,570 in population, number 378 in median household income, number 523 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Fair Oaks typically top out near 93°F in July, while January nights average about 39°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Fair Oaks
# Town Distance Population
1.Gold River, CA1.6 mi.7,924
2.Orangevale, CA3.1 mi.35,958
3.Citrus Heights, CA3.7 mi.86,995
4.Carmichael, CA4.2 mi.76,948
5.Rancho Cordova, CA5.1 mi.81,849
6.Foothill Farms, CA5.8 mi.36,435
7.Folsom, CA6.0 mi.83,916
8.North Highlands, CA6.7 mi.47,957
Frequently Asked Questions About Fair Oaks

What is the population of Fair Oaks, California?
Fair Oaks has a population of about 32,799 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Fair Oaks, California in?
Fair Oaks is located in Sacramento County, California.

What is the median home value in Fair Oaks, California?
The median home value in Fair Oaks is about $683,000, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Fair Oaks, California?
The median personal income in Fair Oaks is about $55,449 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Fair Oaks, California?
Since 1950, 16 tornadoes have been recorded in Sacramento County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Fair Oaks, California?
Typical July highs run about 93 degrees and January lows about 39 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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