Fair Oaks, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Population
| Metric | Fair Oaks | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,759 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2737.6 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.05% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.6 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 12,873 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Fair Oaks grew by 0.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 31,816 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Fair Oaks has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Fair Oaks | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $111,661 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.21% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Fair Oaks is about 15% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Fair Oaks | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $647,672 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,788 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.1% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Fair Oaks is about 30.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,788 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Fair Oaks spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 213 hours, about 8.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Fair Oaks | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.6 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.2 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 213 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,617 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 20.2% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 31,777 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,155 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Fair Oaks is 26 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Fair Oaks has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Fair Oaks | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.0% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Fair Oaks has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Fair Oaks | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.3% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fair Oaks, California.
What is the population of Fair Oaks, California?
The population of Fair Oaks, California is 30,759, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Fair Oaks, California?
The population density of Fair Oaks, California is 2737.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Fair Oaks, California?
The median household income in Fair Oaks, California is $111,661, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Fair Oaks, California?
The median home price in Fair Oaks, California is $647,672, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Fair Oaks, California?
The unemployment rate in Fair Oaks, California is 5.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.