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Lafayette, CA vs Fair Oaks, CA

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- The median age of a home in Lafayette is 21.1% older than the median age of a home in Fair Oaks.
 Lafayette, CAFair Oaks, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age57  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$575,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months10.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock50.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.141.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.8$11.0
 Homes Owned67.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented26.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Lafayette, CAFair Oaks, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,640$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,980  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,500$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,880  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,680$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$4,430  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Lafayette, CAFair Oaks, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.1%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Lafayette, CAFair Oaks, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9990.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock14.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock39.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9997.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock2.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,99922.8%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Lafayette, CAFair Oaks, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock6.1%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock10.2%13.6%
 1980 to 19895.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock29.7%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock12.3%10.0%
 1940 to 194914.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.0%12.2%
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Reviews for Lafayette    4 Reviews
Christinia · Lafayette, CA
I love my little town!
Over 14 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

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Bp · Lafayette, CA
Upscale (mostly), Friendly (mostly) and Trendy (mo
Over 16 years ago

Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

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Bruce · Lafayette, CA
Weather
Over 18 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

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Reviews for Fair Oaks    7 Reviews
Mattgew · Cedar City, UT
Hometown
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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Beverly · Tampa, FL
Think before you move here
Over 13 years ago

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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Holly  · Fair Oaks, CA
Love this city :)
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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