The area was originally a 5,000-acre working ranch established in the 1930s by oilman Ralph E. Fair, Sr., used for racehorses and later a Hereford cattle operation with an advanced artificial insemination program.
In the 1970s, Fair’s family began developing the land into a residential community, with the city being officially incorporated in 1988.
The population grew from around 6,000 residents in 2010 to 9,833 by the 2020 census
Often considered affluent, with high median and per-capita income levels and a well-educated populace.
Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club is a cornerstone of social and recreational life. It occupies the original Fair residence and features two 18-hole championship golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools, and more.
Extensive parks and trails offer over 10 miles of nature paths suitable for walking, biking, and horseback riding.
Convenient access to major shopping areas like The Rim and The Shops at La Cantera, plus excellent proximity to San Antonio’s employment hubs and medical centers.
Fair Oaks Ranch ranked 16th safest city in Texas in SafeWise’s 2025 rankings, up from 34th the year prior. Notable crime declines:
Violent crime: down from 0.6 to 0.3 incidents per 1,000 residents.
Property crime: down from 11.2 to 8.
The city attributes improved safety to its "One-by-One Policing" approach, emphasizing officer–resident relationships.
The Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club is undergoing a major $2 million renovation:
Introducing a state-of-the-art fitness center named "The Forge" with top-tier Technogym equipment—used at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Updated golf course bunkers redesigned by Hall of Famer Lanny Wadkins.
Renovated dining and social areas, pro shop, and tennis/pickleball courts with extended hours and lighting.
The city plans to build its first elevated water storage tank, construction slated to begin in early 2026, to improve water pressure, firefighting capability, and infrastructure reliability
10,630 people live in Fair Oaks Ranch, where the median age is 45.5 and the average individual income is $84,981. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Fair Oaks Ranch, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
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| Shopping | 1.15 miles | 40 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.11 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.45 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.61 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Fair Oaks Ranch has 3,832 households, with an average household size of 2.77. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Fair Oaks Ranch do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 10,630 people call Fair Oaks Ranch home. The population density is 866.96 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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