air Oaks is a great city! A suburb of Sacramento County, with a population of approximately 35,000. Many young professionals and retirees live in Fair Oaks, which offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Fair Oaks there are many restaurants, coffee shops and parks & the public schools are above average. It’s home to many different festivities and activities, & there are plenty of outdoor activities; being very close to the river and bike trails.