2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Fair Oaks, CA vs DeKalb, IL

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- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 7.0% shorter than it is for residents of Fair Oaks.
- 76.3% fewer residents of DeKalb work from home compared to residents of Fair Oaks.
 Fair Oaks, CADeKalb, ILUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2327
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 Commute Mode
 Fair Oaks, CADeKalb, ILUnited States
 Auto (alone)76.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock11.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.7%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.5%0.5%
 Walk0.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock3.4%9.7%
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 Fair Oaks, CADeKalb, ILUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock22.9%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.10.1%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock12.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.18.7%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.17.9%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.4.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock7.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.4.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.6%2.9%
Reviews for Fair Oaks    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I grew up in the little section nestled near the hospital, It's more citrus heights than it is fair oaks but i get in on a technicality. I loved growing up here, hella  More

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Moved here in June and am leaving in September. Not an ideal place. Sacramento county is one of the worst. Move to Placer county, much better amenities. There are NO  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Orangevale, CA for about 10 years. Fair Oaks is right next door and ever since I've lived in the area I have LOVED Fair Oaks. The homes off of Winding Way  More

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Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

While I love the cheaper rents then in the closer suburbs (to Chicago), the lack of high paying jobs for anyone without high degrees (Masters or higher) is  More

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As a 37 year resident of DeKalb - an escapee of the Chicago suburbs, I am pleased to write a bit about my hometown. Originally a college town in a farming community,  More

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