City profile
Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Kendall County · Population 10,728
Fair Oaks Ranch is a town in Kendall County, TX with about 10,728 residents and a typical home value near $658,000. It is 24 miles from San Antonio, TX, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
51°F
Summer avg
86°F
Sunny days / yr
220
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$657,600
Typical monthly housing
$4,558
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
140
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.80%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.20%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 93/100
Top hazards: Riverine flooding, Hail, Tornado
Nearest major airport
18 mi to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 22% Democratic / 77% Republican
Community
Population
10,728
Black population
2.3%
County
Kendall County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TX is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, hail
Highlights
- About 10,728 residents
- Typical home value about $658,000
- 24 miles from San Antonio, TX
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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