salaryRent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most households rent (63%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,040 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Georgia. It is number 66 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fair Oaks?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fair Oaks
| Size | Fair Oaks | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,229 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,414 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,720 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,412 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fair Oaks overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fair Oaks, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fair Oaks
Life in Fair Oaks
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fair Oaks?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $91 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $199,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,960 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fair Oaks, GA?
Renting in Fair Oaks costs a median of about $1,476 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Fair Oaks?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,040 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fair Oaks cheap or expensive?
Fair Oaks is rated OK: rent takes 26.1% of the typical household income of $67,941. It ranks 66th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fair Oaks?
The median homeowner in Fair Oaks pays $1,038 a year in property taxes, about 0.52% of the median home value.
Is Fair Oaks more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fair Oaks?
The median home value in Fair Oaks is $199,600, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
9,014 people live in Fair Oaks. Numbers are typical (middle) values.