Fair Oaks, CA Area Guide

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Fair Oaks Area Facts

  • Fair Oaks has a Livability Score of 57/100, which is considered below average
  • Fair Oaks crime rates are 35% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Fair Oaks is 6% higher than the California average
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Making the Most of Your Time in Fair Oaks, CA User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Fair Oaks provides the opportunities for you to spend more time with the ones you love, enjoying nature and getting to know more about the history of the city.

If you want to spend the day on the water, American River Raft Rentals allows you to be on the river with a trained in ...Read More structor who will guide you safely while you take in the beauty of nature in Fair Oaks.

As far as shopping goes, you can take some time to browse through the shops at French in the Village. There are both trendy and vintage items for you to choose from, as well as dining options that give you a taste of the city's rich culture.

Attractions like Jensen Botanical Garden are also part of what makes Fair Oaks such a great place to live. The plants are colorful and beautiful, and the garden provides a tranquil environment for taking a peaceful walk and collecting your thoughts. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fair Oaks? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Miller Park
      Fair Oaks Park
      Village Park
      Upper Sunrise Recreation Area
      Upper Sunrise Recreation Area
      Phoenix Dog Park
      Jim David Park
      VFW Field

      Entertainment

      Folsom Century 14
      Effie Yeaw Nature Center

      Food & Drink

      Carl's Jr.
      Fair Oaks Brew Pub
      Stockman’s
      Taco Bell
      Players Pub
      McDonald's
      The Habit Burger Grill
      Wienerschnitzel

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Fair Oaks? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Fair Oaks.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fair Oaks? The cost of living in Fair Oaks is 148/100 - which is 6% higher than California.
      Fair Oaks
      148

      48% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fair Oaks? Fair Oaks crime rates are 1,845, which are 35% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,845 per 100k people

      19% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 55

      19% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -30%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Fair Oaks? The median income in Fair Oaks is $89,217 which is 40% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $89,21761% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,65466% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      40% lower than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Fair Oaks a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Fair Oaks home prices? Fair Oaks home prices are $497,700 - which is 22% higher than California
      Median home value
      $497,700169% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,42650% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      10% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Fair Oaks have good schools? The Fair Oaks graduation rate is 92% - which is 16% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      2% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      23% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Fair Oaks a good place to live? Fair Oaks has an overall rating of 74% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      74%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      11 total surveys

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