Sacramento metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Fair Oaks, CA
About Fair Oaks
- Census-designated place in Sacramento County between Sacramento and Folsom, on the north bank of the American River; population 32,514 (2020 Census); unincorporated, with easy US-50 access (Wikipedia, read 2026-09-24) - Began in 1895 as a Chicago-promoted citrus "Sunset Colony"; the citrus crop collapsed after the 1932–34 freezes; citrus heritage lives on in the town identity - Famous for its ~200 free-roaming chickens in Old Fair Oaks Village and the annual September Chicken Festival; the Red Bridge (1901) spans the American River at the bluffs - September 2026 median listing price: $659,900 (Realtor.com Fair Oaks market key-metrics table, read 2026-09-24)
Home prices in Fair Oaks
The median listing price in Fair Oaks is $659,900.
Top places in Fair Oaks
- Old Fair Oaks Village — historic town center with free-roaming chickens, Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre, Fair Oaks History Center
- Fair Oaks Bridge (Red Bridge) — 1901 truss bridge over the American River, sunset spot on the bluffs
- American River Parkway — river access half a mile from the village
- Chicken Festival each September; Fair Oaks Theater Festival; Fiesta and Car Show
Commuting from Fair Oaks
- Driving: ~16 miles, roughly 20–30 minutes via US-50 west into downtown Sacramento
- Transit: Sacramento Regional Transit bus lines; no direct light rail — nearest Gold Line stations are to the south and west
Fair Oaks FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Fair Oaks, CA?
The median listing price in Fair Oaks is $659,900. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Fair Oaks, CA?
Driving: ~16 miles, roughly 20–30 minutes via US-50 west into downtown Sacramento
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.