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Living in Fair Oaks

Fair Oaks is a city in the United States. Residents of Fair Oaks numbered 9,028 at the end of 2020. The unemployment rate was 8.36% at the end of 2024. Foreign residents numbered 3,279 at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than 89% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 82% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Fair Oaks?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Fair Oaks.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Fair Oaks yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,134 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Fair Oaks?

The median gross salary is about 2,172 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)8

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Fair Oaks?

The unemployment rate is about 8.4 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 8.36 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Fair Oaks is 8.4%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Fair Oaks 8.4%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,172 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)8Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate8.36 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Fair Oaks. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Fair Oaks. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Fair Oaks's nearest major airport was 23 km away.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km23 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataPDK3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Fair Oaks. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Fair Oaks.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 levels for Fair Oaks stood at 8.4 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Fair Oaks's monthly mean temperatures were 5.8°C in January and 24.5°C in July. Fair Oaks's monthly precipitation totalled 125.5 mm in January and 178.6 mm in July.

Is the air quality good in Fair Oaks?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 8.4 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 8.39 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Fair Oaks average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND29°0°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Fair Oaks average monthly precipitation, mm0459013518012512512510210610517912294105113123JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Fair Oaks annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.4PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Fair Oaks is 8.4 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–9Fair Oaks 8.458 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.39 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 11.83 · Feb 14.11 · Mar 18.56 · Apr 22.06 · May 24.72 · Jun 28 · Jul 28.78 · Aug 28.67 · Sep 26.39 · Oct 21.56 · Nov 17.17 · Dec 13 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -0.167 · Feb 1.44 · Mar 4.56 · Apr 9.06 · May 14.11 · Jun 18.39 · Jul 20.22 · Aug 19.94 · Sep 16.56 · Oct 10.5 · Nov 4.33 · Dec 1.61 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 5.83 · Feb 7.78 · Mar 11.56 · Apr 15.56 · May 19.39 · Jun 23.22 · Jul 24.5 · Aug 24.28 · Sep 21.44 · Oct 16.06 · Nov 10.72 · Dec 7.28 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 125.5 · Feb 125.5 · Mar 125.5 · Apr 102.4 · May 106.2 · Jun 105.2 · Jul 178.6 · Aug 122.2 · Sep 93.98 · Oct 105.4 · Nov 113.3 · Dec 123.4 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M320.9 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M38.39 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Decatur9,029 residentsEunice9,035 residentsWaseca9,035 residentsHillsboro9,036 residentsHillview9,020 residentsValley Cottage9,038 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Fair Oaks was 5 km² at the end of 2025. Population density was 1,792.5 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Fair Oaks?

The published population was 9,028 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20206

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Fair Oaks residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport63.7%Foreign residents36.3%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area5.03 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)4Official
Foreign-resident share36.38 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents3,279 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density1,792 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population9,028 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20206Official

Is Fair Oaks a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on safety · range 37–59%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–63%
Student42%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 30–54%
Family50%strong on family, weak on safety · range 38–62%
Retirement40%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 26–54%
Foreign residents3,279 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population9,028 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent1,134 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,172 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate8.36 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean8.39 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Fair Oaks when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Fair Oaks?

The published population was 9,028 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

Is the air quality good in Fair Oaks?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 8.4 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

What is the typical salary in Fair Oaks?

The median gross salary is about 2,172 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Fair Oaks?

The unemployment rate is about 8.4 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Fair Oaks?

3,279 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Fair Oaks a good place to live?

Fair Oaks may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Fair Oaks, United States: rent, salary, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/fair-oaks/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
@misc{immigrationdb_immigrationdb_fair-oaks-united-states-rent-salary-jobs-air-quality_1b61b92df243,
  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Fair Oaks, United States: rent, salary, jobs, air quality},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
  version = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  snapshot = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/fair-oaks/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  7. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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