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Fair Oaks, CA vs San Diego, CA

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- San Diego is 0% more densely populated than Fair Oaks.
- People are 14.5% less likely to be married in San Diego.
- The Median Age is 10.8 years younger in San Diego.
 Fair Oaks, CASan Diego, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,385,398329,725,481
 Female Population51.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
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 Population - 201030,715  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock1,223,400285,036,114
 Population - 199026,867  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock16.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now19.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,255.093.4
 Land Area10.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock46.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fair Oaks, CASan Diego, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Fair Oaks, CASan Diego, CAUnited States
 White72.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.7%12.2%
 Asian5.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock30.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fair Oaks, CASan Diego, CAUnited States
 Married Population54.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.6%50.2%
 Never Married27.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.5%10.8%
 Widowed5.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.642.60
 Households12,846  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock304,49980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,467  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.9%  Unlock10.8%
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 San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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