Homes for Sale in Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Fair Oaks Ranch sits in the Hill Country northwest of San Antonio spanning three counties with a median sale price near $712,000 and roughly 80 days on market. The city of 11,744 draws affluent families and retirees with estate-lot living, top-rated Boerne ISD schools, and a quiet Hill Country setting.
Talk to an LRG Agent About Fair Oaks Ranch →Fair Oaks Ranch Demographics
Population, income, and housing tenure for the city and surrounding Bexar County.
- Population11,744 / 2,100,000
- Median household income$140,000 / $62,000
- Median home value$650,000
- Median age52.0 yrs
- Population growth3.0% (2019–24)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
Fair Oaks Ranch Commute Times
Fair Oaks Ranch connects to San Antonio via I-10 and Ralph Fair Road/Boerne Stage Road.
| Destination | Distance | Off-Peak | Rush Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown San Antonio | ~25 mi via I-10 | 25–30 min | 40–50 min |
| USAA / NW SA | ~15 mi via I-10 | 15–20 min | 25–30 min |
| Boerne | ~8 mi via I-10 | 10 min | 12–15 min |
| Medical Center / UTHSA | ~20 mi | 20–25 min | 30–40 min |
Drive times are approximate estimates from Fair Oaks Ranch city center. Actual times vary by route and traffic conditions.
Fair Oaks Ranch at a Glance
- Estate living
- 1–5 acre lots with Hill Country terrain, live oaks, and privacy.
- Boerne ISD
- One of the highest-rated small districts in Texas.
- Low density
- 85% owner-occupied, quiet residential, no commercial within city limits.
- Natural setting
- Cibolo Creek nature preserve and park system within city limits.
- Premium pricing
- $712K median — luxury territory. Entry point above $500K.
- Three-county tax complexity
- Spans Bexar, Comal, and Kendall counties. Tax rate depends on which parcel.
- Limited walkability
- Estate lots by design. Fully car-dependent.
- HOA deed restrictions
- Most areas have strict architectural controls and HOA.
Flood data: FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What It Costs to Buy in Fair Oaks Ranch
- Property taxes
- Fair Oaks Ranch’s effective property tax rate runs approximately 1.70%. On a $712000 home that’s roughly $12,104/year before the homestead exemption. For current rates and exemption forms, visit the Bexar/Comal/Kendall Appraisal Districts.
- Closing timeline
- Cash transactions close in 14 to 21 days. Financed purchases run 30 to 45 days depending on lender and appraisal turnaround.
- HOA presence
- HOA $100–$200/month with architectural review. All sections have deed restrictions.
Tax data: Bexar/Comal/Kendall Appraisal Districts, 2024 certified values.
Use our monthly payment stack checklist to estimate your all-in housing cost.
Fair Oaks Ranch Neighborhoods
For detailed neighborhood comparisons, see our Fair Oaks Ranch neighborhood guide.
Fair Oaks Ranch proper
Original estate-lot sections with 1–5 acre homesites. Homes $500s–$1M+.
Fair Oaks Ranch proper guide →Fair Oaks Ranch South
Newer sections with smaller lots. Homes $400s–$700s.
Fair Oaks Ranch South guide →Ammann Road area
Ranchette-style living. Homes $600s–$900s.
Fair Oaks Ranch Schools
| School | Grades | Enrollment | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary | PK-5 | ~580 | Boerne ISD |
| Fabra Elementary | PK-5 | ~620 | Boerne ISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Boerne Middle North | 6-8 | Boerne ISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Boerne-Champion High School | 9-12 | Boerne ISD |
| District | Schools | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Boerne ISD | 11 | ~8,000 |
School data: GreatSchools.org & NCES Common Core of Data. Verify enrollment eligibility directly with the district.