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Fair oaks, IN

Fair oaks, IN.

Population: 992 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fair oaks, IN is $364,219 — up 6.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $540,000 after a median 40 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coldwave, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$364,219

Median home value

+6.1%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$364,219
1-year appreciation
+6.1%
3-year appreciation
+19.4%
5-year appreciation
+35.3%
10-year appreciation
+93.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$364,219
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$540,000
Median price per sqft
$202
1-year sale-price change
+350.0%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
1-year forecast
+2.4%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$840/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$890/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,430/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,490/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cross Brothers Pail Recycling (Pembroke) (16.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
42.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,577
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,297

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Indiana Dunes National Park (41 mi)
National parks include
Indiana Dunes National Park, Pullman National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Blackhawk Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
FRANCISCAN HEALTH RENSSELAER, INC
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+87 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,005
Housing built before 1970
16.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
72.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,114
Households with broadband internet
70.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,031
Average weekly wage
$949
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
82

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Fair oaksState medianUS median
Median home value$364,219$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$540,000$238,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,114$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Fair oaks, IN?
$364,219.
What is the median sale price in Fair oaks, IN?
$540,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Fair oaks, IN?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Fair oaks, IN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,130/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fair oaks, IN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind.
Is Fair oaks, IN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Fair oaks, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fair oaks, IN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fair oaks, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Fair oaks, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Fair oaks, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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