Livability Score

57
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Badfish
Coffee Shop
Fair Oaks Coffee House and Deli
Coffee Shop
O Cafe Bakery Bistro
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mr. Pickles
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Beach Hut Deli
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mirabelle Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
ERICA'S CAFE
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kingdom Coffee
Coffee Shop
TCBY Frozen Yogurt
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lido Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Folsom Century 14
Cinema
Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Museum
Food and Drink (8) F
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Fair Oaks Brew Pub
Bar
Stockman’s
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Players Pub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Wienerschnitzel
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dos Coyotes Border Cafe
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Nations Giant Hamburger
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Pinkberry
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
See's Candies
Sweets
Panda Express
Fast Food
Pretzelmaker
Fast Food
Hot Dog on a Stick
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Espresso Bar at Sunrise
Beverages
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Fair Oaks Community Center
Community Centre
Fitness 19
Gym
Gold River Community Association
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
California Family Fitness
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
California Family Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Bel Air
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Raley's
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Save Mart
Grocery Store
Private Label Supplement
Health Food
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Donut King
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
planned SF Supermarket
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (21) F
Miller Park
Park
Fair Oaks Park
Park
Village Park
Park
Upper Sunrise Recreation Area
Park
Upper Sunrise Recreation Area
Park
Phoenix Dog Park
Park
Jim David Park
Park
VFW Field
Park
Gold River Park
Park
Lower Sunrise Recreation Area
Park
Phoenix Park
Park
Almond Park
Park
Almond Park
Park
Mont View Park
Park
Mont View Park
Park
Little Phoenix Park
Park
Sun River Park
Park
San Juan Park
Park
Bannister Park
Park
Nimbus Dam Recreation Area
Park
Pecan Park
Park
Pecan Park
Park
Gold Station Park
Park
Lower Sunrise Recreational Area
Park
Schweitzer Grove
Park
Shops (23) F
Super Quick Food Store
Convenience Store
Sherwood Florist
Florist
ampm
Convenience Store
Blossoming Path
Gift Shop
Fair Oaks Village Mercantile
Gift Shop
Skinned and Lashed
Beauty
Skin Deep
Hairdresser
J. Hilburn
Clothing
Regent Street Salon
Hairdresser
Feathered Nest
Interior Decoration
Faces 365 Salon
Hairdresser
Village Salon
Hairdresser
The Bungalow
Interior Decoration
Bella Fiore
Florist
Fashion Rewind
Clothing
Village Market
Convenience Store
Scandinavian Design
Furniture
Qwik Trip Mart
Convenience Store
That Girl Sam
Hairdresser
Bob's Cycle Center
Bicycle
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Gold River Shoe Repair
Shoes
Bellissima Nail Spa
Beauty
Brookway Hair Design
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Fair Oaks.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Hazel
Transit Station
Sunrise
Transit Station
Sunrise Light Rail Station
Bus Stop
Iron Point
Transit Station
Woodmere Rd & 90 Woodmere Rd (SB)
Bus Stop
Glenn/Robert G Holderness
Transit Station
Cordova Town Center
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.7% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Fair Oaks is 148/100 - which is 6% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D

Fair Oaks crime rates are 1,845 per 100k, which is 35% lower than California
Property Crime
1,514 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
331 crimes per 100k D-
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employment A+

The median income in Fair Oaks is $89,217 - which is 40% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$89,217 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.8% A-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Sacramento County Sheriff - Fair Oaks / Orangevale Service Center
Police
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 31
Fire Station
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 32
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Gold River Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sacramento Metro Fire Station 29
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 65
Fire Station
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 63
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 21
Fire Station
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 22
Fire Station
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 108
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Citrus Heights Police Station
Police
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 28
Fire Station
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Hospital
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A-

Fair Oaks home prices are $497,700 - which is 22% higher than California
Home Price
$497,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
5.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B-

The Fair Oaks graduation rate is 92% - which is 16% higher than California
School Test Scores
47% F
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (12) F
Earl Legette Elementary
Northridge Elementary
St Mel School
Summit Christian School
Orangevale Open K-8
Freedom Christian School
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
St Marks Lutheran School
Andrew Carnegie Middle
Country Hill Montessori
Kingswood K-8
La Vista Center
Almondale Academy
Lotus Child Montessori
Pershing Elementary
Orangevale Seventh-Day Adventist School
Skycrest Elementary
Orangevile Christian Academy
Sacramento Waldorf School
Kindercare Learning Center
Trajan Elementary
Cambridge Heights Elementary
Albert Schweitzer Elementary
Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary
Twin Lakes Elementary
High Schools (8) D-
Unschool
El Sereno Alternative Education
La Entrada Continuation High
Bella Vista High
Freedom Christian School
La Vista Center
Almondale Academy
Sacramento Waldorf School
San Juan High
Del Campo High
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Kinney High (Continuation)
Prospect Community Day School
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ratings B

Fair Oaks has an overall rating of 74% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (11)
From AreaVibes A
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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 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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