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Snohomish, WA vs Fair Oaks, CA

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Highlights
Are people in Fair Oaks older or younger than people in Snohomish?
- The Median Age in Fair Oaks is 6.4 years older than in Snohomish.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fair Oaks or Snohomish?
- Fair Oaks housing costs are 33.0% less expensive than Snohomish housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fair Oaks or Snohomish?
- The average commute for residents of Fair Oaks is 2.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Snohomish.

Things to do in Snohomish?
Snohomish is a small city in Snohomish County located between Everett and Seattle in Washington State. It offers its residents access to quality schools, plenty of outdoor recreational activities and easy commutes into nearby larger cities all while having a small-town feel.

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!

 Snohomish, WAFair Oaks, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,750329,725,481
 Median Income$77,308  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock46.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$858,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.78  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Snohomish    9 Reviews

I've lived in Snohomish for 22 years, WWA for 29, WA for 34. It's a nice place to live & raise your kids. Housing is high due to proximity to a lot of high-paying jobs  More

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Over 14 years ago

Houses are plentiful if you know where to  More

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Over 14 years ago

nice small town  More

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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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