What is Fair Oaks Like?

Rich in history and natural beauty, Fair Oaks residents are the heart of this amazing community.  Every home is unique with characteristics that make you feel as though you traveled back in time where neighbors greet you with a friendly smile and wave to those passing by. And who needs an alarm clock when you wake to the sound of a rooster like the good ol’ days before technology took over.  It’s a place where you can find a nice size charming home with a big backyard full of trees and greenery. The views in the spring are amazing. Lots of bright colors. As crime rates are very low in this area, residents feel safe to take an afternoon walk to the local antique shop or stop by one of the freshly brewed coffee shops to read the morning paper.

Fair Oaks is ranked as one of the most well educated cities in the nation. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to recent studies, 43% of adults living in Fair Oaks have at least a bachelor's degree or higher. Fair Oaks is home to many of Sacramento’s professionals, sales and office workers, and managers.

Real Estate in City?

Fair Oaks has everything in a property you can desire. From old farmhouses and cottages to mansions or estates overlooking the American River, with prices ranging from $300,000 to a couple million. If you are looking to make Fair Oaks your place of residence, now is a great time to make that purchase as home appreciation is up by almost 5%.  The average median home is around 400K.

School District

San Juan Unified School District is the result of a merger that combined six school district making it the 11th largest school district in California. The district serves a 75-square mile area covering the communities of Arden-Arcade, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, Gold River and Orangevale. Nearly 46,000 students and 5,000 employees make up the TK-12 and adult programs in the San Juan Unified School District. It is rich in tradition, helping students find academic success and achievement. The district offers a variety of high quality education environments to serve the learning needs of every student.  

The Economy

Fair Oaks is a town, with 87% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. There are especially a lot of people living in Fair Oaks who work in management occupations.  Recent job growth is Positive in this area. Fair Oaks jobs have increased by 2.27 percent. Also of interest is that Fair Oaks has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Not only is Fair Oaks a great place to live, it is also an excellent place to work.