Fair Oaks, Fair Oaks, CA
At a glance
Fair Oaks is ranked #4 of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks with an overall score of 3.1/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (3.9/5) and public spaces (3.9/5). It ranks 4th of 13 in Fair Oaks for safety. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.0/5) and schools (3.0/5).
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The center of Fair Oaks is the part that earns the whole community its reputation: big oaks that predate the subdivisions, streets that bend with the ground rather than gridding over it, and lots that run generous by Sacramento-suburb standards. It sits inland from the American River bluffs but close enough that the parkway is a short errand, with the Historic Village anchoring its southwest corner. The housing here is a genuine mix, from 1950s and 60s ranches to later custom builds on larger parcels, which means block-to-block variety in style and upkeep rather than one master-planned look. That patchwork is the honest tradeoff: a beautifully kept property can sit next to one that has coasted, and across much of the core there is no HOA enforcing a single standard. What holds it together is the canopy and the double proximity to both Village shopping and the river trail system, a pairing that keeps demand steady even when a given house needs work. The old oaks are the through-line, and they are the reason a dated ranch on one of these blocks still moves quickly.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.0
Public Spaces3.9
Curb Appeal3.9
Overall Amenities score: 3.5
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold River Discovery Center K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Cambridge Heights Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Carmichael Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Earl Legette Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Mission Avenue Open Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Northridge Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Orangevale Open K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Riverview STEM Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Williamson Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| W. E. Mitchell Middle School | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Andrew Carnegie Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| John Barrett Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Bella Vista High | High | 9-12 | |
| Del Campo High | High | 9-12 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 | |
| Rio Americano High | High | 9-12 | |
| Cordova High School | High | 9-12 |
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Fair Oaks FAQs7 answers
Is Fair Oaks a good place to live?
Fair Oaks ranks 4th of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks with an overall Houseberry score of 3.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (3.9/5) and public spaces (3.9/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.0/5) and schools (3.0/5).
Is Fair Oaks safe?
Fair Oaks scores 3.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 4th of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks.
Which schools serve Fair Oaks?
Schools serving Fair Oaks include Gold River Discovery Center K-8 (3.0/5), Cambridge Heights Elementary (3.5/5), Carmichael Elementary (1.8/5), James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary (3.0/5) and Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary (3.1/5). 15 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Fair Oaks?
Fair Oaks receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 6th of 13 in Fair Oaks. Summer days run 59° to 91°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 22 inches a year.
Is Fair Oaks walkable to shops and restaurants?
Fair Oaks scores 2.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.5 out of 5, 3rd of 13 in Fair Oaks.
How does Fair Oaks compare to other Fair Oaks neighborhoods?
Fair Oaks ranks 4th of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks. It ranks 4th of 13 in Fair Oaks for safety (3.4/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Fair Oaks are Gum Ranch and Ridge.
What are the downsides of living in Fair Oaks?
Fair Oaks scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5) and schools (3.0/5).
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