Population 15,119 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fair Oaks
Household size in Fair Oaks
| Period | Fair Oaks | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.01 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.85 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.15 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.46 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Fair Oaks are large by national standards, averaging 3.15 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.69 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 16 of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fair Oaks
| Period | Fair Oaks | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.5 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.6 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.5 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.4 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 30.4, Fair Oaks is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.5, as it has nationally. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only five are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fair Oaks
| Period | Fair Oaks | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.8% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 26.7% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over a quarter of households in Fair Oaks (26.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 9.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fair Oaks
Renters in Fair Oaks
| Period | Fair Oaks | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.8% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.8% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.3% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 67.2% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Fair Oaks rent: 67.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About three in ten owners (29.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fair Oaks
| Period | Fair Oaks | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Fair Oaks is close to the national rate: 8.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 7.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fair Oaks
| Period | Fair Oaks | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Fair Oaks was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Homes here are older than in the Atlanta area overall, where the median home dates to 1993. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fair Oaks
| Period | Fair Oaks | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $733 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $800 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $948 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,388 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$656 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Fair Oaks costs $1,388 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $656 a month since 2006–10, up 90%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fair Oaks
Bachelor's degrees in Fair Oaks
| Period | Fair Oaks | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Fair Oaks: 19.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.5 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fair Oaks
| Period | Fair Oaks | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.1% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 63.1% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 62.1% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.1% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults in Fair Oaks never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 5.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fair Oaks
| Period | Fair Oaks | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Fair Oaks is close to the national rate: 5.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.4 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fair Oaks compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks | 3.15 | 30.4 | 26.7% | 67.2% | 8.5% | 1980 | $1,388 | 19.2% | 72.1% | 5.8% |
| Marietta | 2.73 | 39.7 | 10.6% | 29.2% | 6.1% | 1984 | $2,012 | 52.9% | 92.5% | 4.2% |
| Smyrna | 2.24 | 37.7 | 11.1% | 45.6% | 9.6% | 1991 | $1,915 | 58.5% | 94.2% | 3.3% |
| Vinings | 1.89 | 34.5 | 10.0% | 66.0% | 9.1% | 1993 | $1,859 | 70.5% | 97.6% | 2.1% |
| Mableton | 2.78 | 39.4 | 10.3% | 23.1% | 8.3% | 1989 | $1,743 | 43.3% | 88.9% | 4.4% |
| Austell | 2.73 | 35.0 | 19.6% | 45.7% | 8.9% | 1988 | $1,563 | 30.6% | 85.7% | 7.2% |
| Kennesaw | 2.68 | 37.7 | 8.8% | 33.7% | 5.5% | 1996 | $1,965 | 47.9% | 94.9% | 5.6% |
| Powder Springs | 2.99 | 41.0 | 12.4% | 14.4% | 5.2% | 1996 | $1,959 | 41.7% | 93.9% | 5.0% |
| Sandy Springs | 2.02 | 37.8 | 8.2% | 49.8% | 9.1% | 1998 | $2,151 | 72.7% | 97.6% | 8.6% |
| Acworth | 2.93 | 39.7 | 8.2% | 21.9% | 5.8% | 1998 | $2,054 | 41.7% | 93.3% | 3.9% |
| North Atlanta | 2.88 | 33.0 | 14.1% | 49.7% | 11.8% | 1992 | $2,078 | 66.3% | 85.1% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fair Oaks. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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