Sacramento County, California
Fair Oaks Real Estate and Local Guide
A leafy, established suburban community in Sacramento County set between Sacramento and Folsom along the American River, with a walkable historic village center known for its free-roaming chickens. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Fair Oaks best.
About the area
Living in Fair Oaks, CA
Roughly 200 free-ranging chickens roam the historic village, celebrated each September at the Fair Oaks Chicken Festival.
The housing market
Homes in Fair Oaks
- About 70% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 71% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The median home value is roughly $645,600.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Fair Oaks home
Fair Oaks Bridge
A 1901 span over the American River known locally as "The Red Bridge"
Fair Oaks History Center
Local museum with early-1900s artifacts and Maidu collections
Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre
Outdoor event venue in the Fair Oaks Village area
American River Parkway
Regional river corridor with extensive bike and hiking trails along the town's edge
Fair Oaks Village Plaza
Central plaza developed in 1918, home to the town's free-roaming chickens
Neighborhoods
Fair Oaks areas to know
Fair Oaks Village (Old Fair Oaks)
Historic walkable town center about a half-mile from the American River Parkway
Winding Way Village
Established residential area with older homes and mature landscaping
Phoenix Ridge / Phoenix Field
Quieter custom-home area near the American River
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.