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Fair Oaks, CA vs Sparks, NV

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- The median age of a home in Fair Oaks is 31.1% older than the median age of a home in Sparks.
 Fair Oaks, CASparks, NVUnited States
 Median Home Age45  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$469,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months9.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock69.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.147.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.5$11.0
 Homes Owned67.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented27.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Fair Oaks, CASparks, NVUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,330$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,370  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,320$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,890  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,360$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,120  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Fair Oaks, CASparks, NVUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Fair Oaks, CASparks, NVUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.7%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock4.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9994.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock30.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99921.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock11.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99914.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.8%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Fair Oaks, CASparks, NVUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock22.7%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock17.3%13.6%
 1980 to 198919.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock17.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.6%12.2%
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 Sparks    14 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Nice place to live. Lots of events, recreation, and  More

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LOVE it! Fifth generation Reno/Sparks native. Paternal great grandparents born and raised in Reno. Sparks has an old fashioned home town feeling. I love Sparks! Great  More

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Over 17 years ago

Do not listen to the Californian. Sparks has all 4 seasons. It does snow here but the snow is very wet and melts quickly and it does not snow six months out of the year.  More

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