Census-designated place · California
Fair Oaks, California
Fair Oaks, census-designated place, in Sacramento County, California. Fair Oaks had 32,799 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,611). GEOID 0623294.
Residents, 2020-2024
32,799
±1,611 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 32,514
Median household income
$116,975
±$6,646 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$683,000
±$18,229 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,910
±$72 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Fair Oaks and what county is it in?
Fair Oaks is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Sacramento County, California. It covers 10.9 square miles of land, 2,990 residents per square mile in 2020.
Fair Oaks is in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Fair Oaks, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Fair Oaks's population at 32,799 (±1,611). The 2020 Census counted 32,514 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Fair Oaks is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Fair Oaks | Sacramento County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 32,799 ±1,611 | 1,594,006 | no clear change |
| Households | 13,099 ±527 | 571,057 | +624 |
| Average household size | 2.46 ±0.08 | 2.75 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,603 ±544 | 598,385 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fair Oaks?
The median resident of Fair Oaks is 45.9 years old; 18.7% are under 18 and 25.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.4%. 12.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fair Oaks | Sacramento County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.9 ±1.8 | 37.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.7% ±1.3 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.1% ±2.0 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Male | 49.0% ±1.8 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.4% ±2.4 pts | 24.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.1% ±3.0 pts | 40.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±0.6 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±1.2 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.4% ±1.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.4% ±1.7 pts | 22.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.6% ±2.5 pts | 33.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8% ±1.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 13.4% ±1.8 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6% ±0.9 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.2% ±0.9 pts | 88.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 48.7% ±2.7 pts | 34.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.1% ±2.1 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.6% ±2.0 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fair Oaks earn?
Half of Fair Oaks's 13,099 households earn less than $116,975 a year (±$6,646), against $92,175 in Sacramento County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $104,261 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $12,714 after inflation. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fair Oaks | Sacramento County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $116,975 ±$6,646 | $92,175 | +$12,714 |
| Mean household income | $152,033 ±$9,022 | $118,175 | – |
| Per capita income | $62,229 ±$3,515 | $43,324 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.2% ±1.7 pts | 12.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.0% ±4.4 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.3% ±1.6 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% ±0.6 pts | 97.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.2% ±1.6 pts | 94.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fair Oaks?
Owners occupy 71.2% of Fair Oaks's occupied homes and renters 28.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $683,000 by its owner (±$18,229). The median renter pays $1,910 a month including utilities, and 41.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fair Oaks | Sacramento County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $683,000 ±$18,229 | $534,200 | +$97,067 |
| Median gross rent | $1,910 ±$72 | $1,790 | +$262 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.3% ±6.0 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,726 ±$157 | $2,428 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.2% ±2.9 pts | 59.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.8% ±2.9 pts | 41.0% | – |
| Housing units | 13,603 ±544 | 598,385 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4% ±2.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.6% ±2.7 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.8% ±1.0 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.0% ±0.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% ±0.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Fair Oaks work and get to work?
64.9% of Fair Oaks's workers drive alone and 23.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.1%.
| Measure | Fair Oaks | Sacramento County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.7% ±2.4 pts | 63.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% ±1.7 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 64.9% ±2.9 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6% ±2.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1% ±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.7% ±2.9 pts | 19.1% | +13.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.7 min ±2.3 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Fair Oaks?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Fair Oaks, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $81,151 (Tract 80.07) to $139,983 (Tract 80.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 80.10Sacramento County | 6,708 | $132,884 |
| Tract 80.06Sacramento County | 5,022 | $102,772 |
| Tract 80.08Sacramento County | 4,935 | $108,021 |
| Tract 80.05Sacramento County | 4,523 | $139,983 |
| Tract 80.09Sacramento County | 4,454 | $126,441 |
| Tract 81.22Sacramento County | 3,873 | $113,070 |
| Tract 80.07Sacramento County | 3,083 | $81,151 |
| Tract 82.07Sacramento County | 4,674 | $105,105 |
| Tract 81.39Sacramento County | 3,511 | $66,653 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Fair Oaks) · Census block assignment files
How does Fair Oaks compare with other places in California?
Fair Oaks ranks 304th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 247th | 1,076 |
| Residents per square mile | 459th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 304th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 254th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 453rd | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 454th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 636th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 242nd | 988 |
| Median age | 272nd | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 418th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 215th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 405th | 1,069 |
Fair Oaks's figures with every place in California (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Fair Oaks?
6 of the 57 figures for Fair Oaks on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Fair Oaks are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.