How long is the commute from Fair Oaks, CA?
Workers who live in Fair Oaks, CA take an average of 29.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
23.7% work from home.
3.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.7 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 23.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.1%
How people in Fair Oaks get to work
| Means of transportation | Fair Oaks | Sacramento County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.9% (±2.9 points) | 66.0% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±2.4 points) | 9.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.8 points) | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.7 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.7% (±2.9 points) | 19.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Fair Oaks, the average commute is higher than in Sacramento County (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fair Oaks, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sacramento County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sacramento County, Fair Oaks ranks 8 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 402 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fair Oaks
| Vehicles available | Fair Oaks | Sacramento County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% (±0.9 points) | 6.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.5% (±3.1 points) | 32.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% (±3.7 points) | 36.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.1% (±2.5 points) | 24.3% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Fair Oaks, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Sacramento County (6.6%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fair Oaks
| Fair Oaks | Sacramento County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.7% (±2.9 points) | 19.1% (±0.4 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% (±0.6 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.2% (±1.6 points) | 94.0% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fair Oaks, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Sacramento County (94.0%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fair Oaks
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks | — | 29.7 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Gold River | 1.6 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Orangevale | 3.1 mi | 28.4 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Citrus Heights | 3.7 mi | 28.0 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Carmichael | 4.2 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Rancho Cordova | 5.1 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Foothill Farms | 5.8 mi | 28.3 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Folsom | 6.0 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| North Highlands | 6.7 mi | 30.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gold River, CA (23.1 minutes), Rancho Cordova, CA (26.7 minutes), Folsom, CA (26.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sacramento County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Isleton | 36.5 minutes (±6.3) |
| 3 | Clay | 35.0 minutes (±6.8) |
| 4 | Wilton | 33.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Galt | 31.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 6 | Elk Grove | 30.8 minutes (±0.9) |
| 7 | North Highlands | 30.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | Fair Oaks | 29.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 9 | Elverta | 29.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | Antelope | 29.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 11 | Vineyard | 29.0 minutes (±1.2) |
| 12 | Rio Linda | 28.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 13 | Orangevale | 28.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 14 | Foothill Farms | 28.3 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Sacramento County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fair Oaks is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fair Oaks
How long is the average commute in Fair Oaks?
Workers who live in Fair Oaks, CA take an average of 29.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fair Oaks without a car?
3.1% of households in Fair Oaks have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fair Oaks?
23.7% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Fair Oaks worked from home, and 96.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fair Oaks CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fair Oaks CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fair Oaks CDP, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Fair Oaks CDP, California (place:23294, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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