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Living in Fair Oaks
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- Median Sale Price
- $699K
- June 2026
- Days on Market
- 16
- Median, June 2026
- Market
- Very Competitive
- Redfin Compete Score 86/100
- Population
- 32,514
- U.S. Census, 2020 Census
Sources: Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau. Updated October 2026.
Fair Oaks Overview
Living inFair Oaks
Fair Oaks is the Sacramento suburb that makes visitors smile and residents genuinely fond of where they live. The Fair Oaks Village at the community's center, complete with its famous chicken roundabout where free-roaming chickens have become the neighborhood's unofficial mascots, is the kind of place that photographs well and lives even better.
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Population and Community Vibe
Population: 30,000+. Community-proud, village-identified, and genuinely warm. Fair Oaks residents are the kind of neighbors who know each other's names, attend local events with real enthusiasm, and have strong opinions about why Fair Oaks is better than anywhere else in Sacramento.
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Local Amenities and Attractions
Fair Oaks Village with farmers market, local restaurants, and boutique retail. The famous Fair Oaks chicken roundabout. American River Parkway bluff access with trail connections to the 32-mile system. Ancil Hoffman Park adjacent. Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District facilities.
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Architectural Style
Established single-family homes across a range of eras and styles, from mid-century ranch homes in established neighborhoods to larger custom homes along the river bluff. The unincorporated character of the community allows for more architectural variety than heavily regulated planned communities.
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Outdoor Living
The American River Parkway bluff gives Fair Oaks residents direct access to one of the Sacramento region's most beautiful trail environments. Ancil Hoffman Park, accessible from most Fair Oaks neighborhoods, provides golf, river access, and the Effie Yeaw Nature Center for wildlife and environmental education.
Lifestyle
Life inFair Oaks
Dining
Dining and Entertainment
Fair Oaks Village is the community's social center, with restaurants that have built loyal followings across the Sacramento region, the Saturday farmers market that anchors weekly community life, and the kind of independent business culture that reflects a community that values local over national.
Recreation
Recreation and Parks
The American River Parkway access is Fair Oaks's greatest recreational asset, trail running, cycling, and nature access along the river bluff are available daily from most Fair Oaks addresses. Ancil Hoffman Park extends the recreational universe with golf, river swimming access, and the Effie Yeaw Nature Center.
San Juan Unified School District serves Fair Oaks students, with Del Campo High School serving the community at the secondary level. Elementary schools in the Fair Oaks area have built strong community reputations, with parent involvement and school culture reflecting the neighborhood's investment in its children's education.
School assignments follow the address, not the city name. Always confirm boundaries with the district before you write an offer.
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Fair Oaks FAQ
Fair Oaks questions, answered.
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How much is a house in Fair Oaks?
The median sale price in Fair Oaks was $699,120 in June 2026, down 2.9 percent from a year earlier, according to Redfin. Prices vary widely by street, size and condition, so the most useful number is a valuation built on recent sales next to the home you are considering. Request a free home valuation for a pricing range with the comps behind it.
What school district is Fair Oaks in?
Fair Oaks is served by San Juan Unified School District for elementary, middle and high school. Bella Vista High School and Del Campo High School are both located in Fair Oaks. Assignment depends on the street address, so buyers should confirm with the district.
How is the commute from Fair Oaks?
Fair Oaks reaches US 50 at the Sunrise Boulevard and Hazel Avenue exits, and Interstate 80 is also accessible to the north. SacRT's Gold Line light rail stops nearby at Hazel station in Gold River and Sunrise station in Rancho Cordova, running to Sacramento Valley Station for Amtrak Capitol Corridor trains to Oakland and San Jose.
What is Fair Oaks known for?
Fair Oaks is known for Old Fair Oaks Village, home to the Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre and a flock of roughly 200 chickens celebrated each September at the Chicken Festival. The American River forms its southern boundary, crossed by the historic Fair Oaks Bridge built in 1901.
Is Fair Oaks a buyer's or seller's market right now?
Fair Oaks leans toward sellers right now. Homes sold in a median of 16 days in June 2026, and Redfin rates the market Very Competitive with a Compete Score of 86 out of 100. Overpriced listings sit and invite lower offers, so sellers do best pricing to recent sales on day one, and buyers do best with financing ready before they tour.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Fair Oaks?
Rami Tannous is a REALTOR with Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty (DRE #02334866). He specializes in helping Bay Area buyers relocate to the Sacramento region. Owners can request a home valuation, buyers can start a private search, or call or text 408-888-5144.
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