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Political Organization

Republican and former California Attorney General Dan Lungren, represents most Fair Oaks residents in the US House of Representatives. However, the northeastern portion of Fair Oaks is in a different congressional district, and is currently represented by Republican Congressman Tom McClintock. Republican Dave Cox, a resident of Fair Oaks, represents the community in the State Senate, while Republican Roger Niello, represents the community in the State Assembly.

Fair Oaks is an unincorporated community represented by Roberta MacGlashan on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. A Local Planning Council, made up of 7 community members, is appointed by the Board of Supervisors to recommend land-use decisions for Fair Oaks. These recommendations are then sent to the Planning Commission of Sacramento County. The Sacramento County Sheriff provides law enforcement for Fair Oaks.

Recreation and Liesure

Old Fair Oaks is conveniently located next to and bordered by the American River Parkway. This provides ample opportunity to a variety of activities including biking, jogging, rafting, kayaking, or simply just being around nature!

"The Village", the heart of Fair Oaks, is a quaint historic plaza full of family owned businesses and little shops. The village offers a central park, outdoor amphitheater, and great restaurants all within walking distance from each other. Also, there are annual events and parades in the village every year for the residents. Don't forget to look out for the wild turkeys and roosters!

Demographics and Facts

Population: 28,808

Male: 13778
Female: 14230

Price Per Sq ft. : $153

No. of Housing Units: 11461
No. of Owned Units: 7864
No. of Rented Units: 3339

Average Household Size: 2.47
Average Family Size: 2.91

Land Area: 25,608,101 square meters

Elevation: 172 feet

Latitude: 38.651254
Longitude: -121.259279

A Brief History

The Development of Fair Oaks began in 1895 as an agricultural colony. Before the area was settled by the Maidu Native Americans who had been there upwards of 10,000 years. Approximately fifty years before Fair Oak's beginning, the area was inhabited by miners in search of Northern California's Gold Rush. Thereafter, a few families settled into surrounding areas we now call Citurs Heights, Carmichael, Orangevale, and Fair Oaks.

Fair Oaks, California had its beginnings, as did many California towns, as a speculative promotion whose eastern promoters had one thing in mind: profit. Eastern and Mid-Western families soon read in the various newspapers, magazines, and advertising brochures that Fair Oaks was a demi-paradise just waiting for both the serious farmer and the gentlemen farmer to enter Eden and nearly effortlessly to make a good living or to retire without worry. The soil was fertile, the climate moderate, water was plentiful, an electric railroad was planned, and success awaited those who would step up and take a chance.

But just about this time, Fair Oaks began to bloom. As mentioned earlier, a real school had been built. A business block with first rate architecture was completed. A lumber yard and other stores were opened. An agricultural cooperative was established. Several first rate homes were built. A bank was started. Dredging for gold in the American River had begun on a major scale. And a rock crushing plant thrived from the tailings of the gold dredges.

Fair Oaks seemed to be holding its own, even thriving well past the turn of the century. Then in 1932 nature dealt the agricultural community a hard blow: a devastating freeze. Not only were many of the orchardists and merchants struggling in the early stages of the Great Depression, but the freeze wiped out many of their dreams of making a commercial success of farming. While a few struggled on, many had to find other things to do. With the improvement of transportation, many could commute to other places to work. The development of air bases in nearby Rancho Cordova and North Highlands, along with the later boom in the aerospace industry, brought in residents of a new breed, many of whom made their livings by working for concerns outside the community.

Welcome to the Village! Old FO is a well-established community located in the unincorporated area of Sacramento County. It consists of a mix of suburban and semi-rural neighborhoods. The area is home to rolling hills and numerous native oaks that add its quality of life. The views of the American River Bluffs and the surrounding attractions of the Nimbus Hatchery and Folsom Dam also add to the distinctive character of Fair Oaks.

Fair Oaks’ uniqueness also stems from its existing business core and town center, known as the Fair Oaks Village. The village is home to narrow winding roads, rolling hills, an open-air amphitheatre, and a historic plaza of historic buildings full of unique galleries and shops. The village shares the similar characteristics one could find in a small town atmosphere. The Plaza Park Amphitheatre, located in the Village, is the main site of the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival, one of the diverse outdoor community theatres in the area. The village area is also the site of the annual Fiesta Days, an event celebrating the residents of Fair Oaks.