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Fair Oaks, CA vs Seaside, CA

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Highlights
Are people in Seaside older or younger than people in Fair Oaks?
- The Median Age in Seaside is 12.3 years younger than in Fair Oaks.

Are housing costs cheaper in Seaside or Fair Oaks?
- Seaside housing costs are 26.1% more expensive than Fair Oaks housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Seaside or Fair Oaks?
- The average commute for residents of Seaside is 7.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fair Oaks.

Things to do in Fair Oaks?
Fair Oaks, CA boasts a small-town charm built on its agricultural roots but still keeping up with modern times offering many amenities such as fantastic shopping spots at Fair Oaks Village Mall where people can be seen partaking in its weekly farmers market too!

Things to do in Seaside?
Seaside CA is located on California’s northern coast near Monterey Bay offering stunning views of nature combined with family friendly attractions from art galleries to pier strolling.

 Fair Oaks, CASeaside, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,631329,725,481
 Median Income$99,629  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$575,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.47  Unlock26.38
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 Seaside    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived in Seaside for the past 20 years and I love it. I’m a fourth generation Monterey Bay family. Seaside hands down has the best views in the Monterey Bay. It’s a  More

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Over 15 years ago

Housing in Seaside is more affordable than it was, mainly due to the bursting of the housing bubble. There are still problems, though, mainly because of the huge number  More

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Over 19 years ago

unless you went to grad school, or are already rich, don't expect to be able to get a nice house here. You'll be house-poor(not able to afford anything outside of your  More

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