How many renters in Fair Oaks, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.0% (±6.9 points) of renting households in Fair Oaks, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.0% (±6.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.3% (±6.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.5% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fair Oaks
| Share of income spent on rent | Fair Oaks | Sacramento County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.5% (±2.2 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.0% (±5.7 points) | 11.0% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.1% (±4.3 points) | 12.0% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.4% (±4.8 points) | 11.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.7% (±3.4 points) | 9.8% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.3% (±6.0 points) | 46.3% | 46.0% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Fair Oaks against Sacramento County, its state and the nation
| Fair Oaks | Sacramento County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.0% (±6.9 points) | 56.1% (±1.1 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.3% (±6.0 points) | 46.3% (±0.9 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.5% (±2.9 points) | 33.1% (±0.5 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $82,669 (±$4,638) | $63,224 (±$1,364) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,910 (±$72) | $1,790 (±$12) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Fair Oaks, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Sacramento County (56.1%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Sacramento County, Fair Oaks ranks 25 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 700 of 1,067.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Fair Oaks
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks | — | 51.0% (±6.9 points) | — |
| Gold River | 1.6 mi | 56.8% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orangevale | 3.1 mi | 59.9% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Citrus Heights | 3.7 mi | 56.1% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carmichael | 4.2 mi | 59.2% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rancho Cordova | 5.1 mi | 53.3% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Foothill Farms | 5.8 mi | 63.2% (±7.6 points) | Higher |
| Folsom | 6.0 mi | 46.8% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Highlands | 6.7 mi | 64.5% (±7.5 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Foothill Farms, CA (63.2%), North Highlands, CA (64.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Sacramento County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | La Riviera | 54.0% (±9.8 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Galt | 53.3% (±12.9 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Rancho Cordova | 53.3% (±4.6 points) |
| 22 | Elk Grove | 52.7% (±4.2 points) |
| 23 | Antelope | 51.3% (±9.9 points) |
| 24 | Florin | 51.1% (±7.0 points) |
| 25 | Fair Oaks | 51.0% (±6.9 points) |
| 26 | Isleton | 49.0% (±38.1 points) |
| 27 | Mather | 47.2% (±26.6 points) |
| 28 | Folsom | 46.8% (±4.9 points) |
| 29 | Wilton | 35.2% (±49.4 points) |
| 30 | Rancho Murieta | 27.3% (±91.5 points) |
Showing 12 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
Are renters in Fair Oaks rent-burdened?
51.0% of renting households in Fair Oaks pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Fair Oaks spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fair Oaks, CA spends 30.5% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fair Oaks CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fair Oaks CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) 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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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures last updated on .
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