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Fair Oaks
  • Suburb of Sacramento, CA
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Suburb
Sacramento

Fair Oaks

#9 in Best Suburbs to Live in Sacramento Area
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Fair Oaks is a suburb of Sacramento with a population of 31,750. Fair Oaks is in Sacramento County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Fair Oaks offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Fair Oaks there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Fair Oaks and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Fair Oaks are highly rated.
    About Fair Oaks...
    Population
    31,750
    Suburb of
    Sacramento
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $541,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,599
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      29%
    • Own
      71%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      37%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Fair Oaks

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $99,629
    National
    $69,021
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