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Fair Oaks, CA

Fair Oaks is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 32,514 at the 2020 census, up from 30,912 at the 2010 census. The Fair Oaks zip code is 95628 and its area codes are 916 and 279. It is bordered to the west by Carmichael, north by the city of Citrus Heights, to the east by Orangevale, and to the south by the American River.

Fair Oaks is a natural, lush foliage town with rolling streets, and canopies of trees, located at 38°39′5″N 121°15′33″W (38.651254, -121.259279), between Sacramento and Folsom.

Fair Oaks is bounded on the south side by the American River, and Gold River, on the north side by the city of Citrus Heights, on the west side by Carmichael, and on the east side by Orangevale and Folsom. Fair Oaks has a mix of upscale, custom home pocket areas, and few apartments, and is a semi-rural neighborhood with easy access to Highway 50.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.2 square miles (29 km2), of which, 10.8 square miles (28 km2) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) of it (4.02%) is water. 

The 2010 United States Census reported that Fair Oaks had a population of 30,912. The population density was 2,748.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,061.3/km2). The racial makeup of Fair Oaks was 26,479 (85.7%) White, 729 (2.4%) African American, 255 (0.8%) Native American, 1,289 (4.2%) Asian, 57 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 738 (2.4%) from other races, and 1,365 (4.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2,954 persons (9.6%). The Census reported that 30,482 people (98.6% of the population) lived in households, 261 (0.8%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 169 (0.5%) were institutionalized.

The community began as part of the 1844 Rancho San Juan Mexican land grant. In 1895, Brevet Brigadier General Charles Henry Howard and James W. Wilson of the Howard-Wilson Publishing Company of Chicago acquired rights to present Fair Oaks community, then primarily covered by citrus farms, from California Senator Frederick K. Cox and businessman Crawford W. Clarke. The Howard-Wilson company surveyed and mapped the land and began to promote Fair Oaks as one of their “Sunset Colonies.” The Howard-Wilson company advertised Fair Oaks as an innovative and growing citrus colony after destructive freezes in Southern California and Florida and a national depression hitting in 1893. Many of the purchasers were professionals and other friends of the investors and the Fair Oaks community was initially composed primarily of businessmen and other professionals, including bankers and engineers. 

Fair Oaks focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Fair Oaks Recreation and Community Services Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Excel Fitness, and Orangetheory Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Fair Oaks, such as the Middleridge Trail and the San Juan Rapids Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Fair Oaks, CA are Lake Natoma, Fair Oaks Park, and Fair Oaks Bridge.

Population: 32,514 (2020). ZIP Code: 95628. Area code: 916. Elevation: 174 ft. Area: 11.245 sq mi (29.12 km2). 

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Is Fair Oaks, CA a nice place to live?

Fair Oaks is in Sacramento County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Fair Oaks offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Fair Oaks, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Fair Oaks and residents tend to lean conservative. 

Is Fair Oaks, CA expensive?

Fair Oaks, California's cost of living is 25% higher than the national average. Fair Oaks's housing expenses are 72% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 6% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 24% higher than the national average.

What is the history of Fair Oaks, CA?

The history of Fair Oaks began long before its 1895 development as an agricultural colony. Native Americans, the Maidu, lived here for at least 10,000 years we are told. Approximately fifty years before the colony's beginning, our area was inhabited by the miners of Northern California's Gold Rush.

Sources

Wikipedia

Sacramento County

Fair Oaks’ Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Excel Fitness

Orangetheory Gym

Middleridge Trail 

San Juan Rapids Trail

Lake Natoma

Fair Oaks Park

Fair Oaks Bridge

Niche

Payscale

Fairoaksvillage.org

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