The Town FilesFair Oaks Ranch, Texas
City in Bexar County · population 9,833 (2020 Census) · spans 3 counties
- Median home
- $657,600
- Household income
- $174,327
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 46.1
Fair Oaks Ranch is a city of 9,833 people in Bexar County, Texas. The median home is worth $657,600, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for families than 96% of Texas towns, more upscale than 96% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 92% of Texas towns.
How Fair Oaks Ranch ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fair Oaks Ranch is worth $657,600, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $174,327, which is more affordable than 20% of Texas towns. Median rent is $2,108 a month. 97.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fair Oaks Ranch | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $657,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $2,108 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $174,327 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 97.3% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Fair Oaks Ranch
| People | Fair Oaks Ranch | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 26.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 67.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.4% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 13.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.7% | — |
| Work from home | 33.5% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 38.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in Fair Oaks Ranch
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 36.6°F. About 37.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 95 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 40 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fair Oaks Ranch since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 18, 1970 about 5.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 63 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 27, 2009.
Severe weather in Bexar County since 1996
Bexar County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Flood | DR-4935: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 18, 2026 | Flood | EM-3649: Flooding |
| March 5, 2025 | Fire | FM-5553: Duke Fire |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Bexar County
Bexar County had 932,387 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,875 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Fair Oaks Ranch itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Fair Oaks Ranch
2 public schools with 1,640 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAN RAUB EL | PK-5 | 835 | 16.4 |
| FAIR OAKS RANCH EL | PK-5 | 805 | 16.1 |
Towns near Fair Oaks Ranch
- Scenic Oaks, TX3.4 mi · 10,458 people · home $563,100
- Boerne, TX6.0 mi · 17,850 people · home $457,900
- Cross Mountain, TX6.9 mi · 3,944 people · home $580,700
- Timberwood Park, TX9.8 mi · 35,217 people · home $510,600
- Helotes, TX11.9 mi · 9,030 people · home $399,000
- Shavano Park, TX12.2 mi · 3,524 people · home $906,900
- Bulverde, TX12.3 mi · 5,692 people · home $420,200
- Hollywood Park, TX13.7 mi · 3,130 people · home $481,900
Fair Oaks Ranch questions
Is Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fair Oaks Ranch scores better for retirees than 54% of Texas towns and quieter than 34%. 22.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.1).
How much does a house cost in Fair Oaks Ranch?
The median owner-occupied home in Fair Oaks Ranch is valued at $657,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $174,327, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $2,108 a month.
What is the weather like in Fair Oaks Ranch?
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 36.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Fair Oaks Ranch get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fair Oaks Ranch since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 18, 1970. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)