Folsom, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

3.7 Good / 5.0
82,140 Population
$139,263 Median Income
$702,200 Home Value
$2,279 Median Rent
60°F Avg Temperature
108 Violent Crime / 100K
40.4 yrs Median Age
54.7% Bachelor's Degree+
3.7
Overall
4.8
Economy
3.8
Affordability
1.0
Safety
5.0
Education

People

Population82,140
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density2,946/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 60.3%

Economy

4.8/5
Median Income$139,263
Per Capita Income$61,008
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty Rate3.3%
County GDP$135,538M

Housing

3.8/5
Home Value (Census)$702,200
Zillow Value$753,196
Median Rent$2,279
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity25.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Depression22.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime108/100K
Property Crime1,780/100K
Murder1.4/100K
Vehicle Theft88.6/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Jan / Jul47° / 79°
Rain36 in/yr
Snow3 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+54.7%
High School+94.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)32

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute26 min
Work From Home28.6%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations60

How Folsom Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$139,263
Home Value$702,200
Median Rent$2,279
Poverty Rate3.3%
Bachelor's Degree+54.7%
Unemployment3.2%
Violent Crime107.7 /100K
Avg Temperature60.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population82,140
Population Density2,946 per sq mi
Median Age40.4 years
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60.3% Black 5.1% Hispanic 1.7% Other 32.9%
White60.3%
Black or African American5.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races32.9%

Language

English Only76.2%
Spanish Speakers23.8%
English 76.2% Spanish 23.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability8.3%
Health Insurance96.9%

Income

85% above avg
Median Household Income$139,263
Per Capita Income$61,008
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,541
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$83,943

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Poverty Rate3.3%
Total Establishments (County)73,284
County GDP$135,538M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation3,301
Healthcare Facilities4,098
Retail Stores3,717
Manufacturing761
Total Establishments73,284

Industry Mix

Restaurants 3,301 Healthcare 4,098 Retail 3,717 Manufacturing 761

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$83,943
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,181

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time25.5 min
Work From Home28.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

149% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$702,200
Zillow Home Value Index$753,196

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$799,900
Price Per Sq Ft$377
Homes Sold (month)59
Sale-to-List Ratio98.7%
Price Drops22.5%
Active Inventory111

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied69.0%

Rental Costs

96% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,279
Zillow Rent Index$2,465

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,181
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.88%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure25.5%
Asthma9.5%
COPD3.8%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.5%
Physical Inactivity15.0%
Depression22.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)15.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)10.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.9%
Regular Checkup69.3%
Premature Death Rate7,616 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.5 / 10
Exercise Access98.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)4,098
Restaurants (County)3,301

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime107.7 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter1.4 /100K
Rape10.9 /100K
Robbery31.4 /100K
Aggravated Assault64.1 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,779.7 /100K
Burglary332.8 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,358.3 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft88.6 /100K
Arson6.8 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)204

Temperature

47°F Jan 79°F Jul
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
Sunny Days315 days/year

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation36.1 in
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Land Area27.9 sq mi (72.2 km²)
Population Density2,946 per sq mi
Latitude38.6666°
Longitude-121.1416°
County FIPS06067

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.4%
D 58.1%

Democrat +19.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+54.7%
High School+94.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density2,946 per sq mi
Land Area27.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations60
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)69
Public Libraries (County)32

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)204

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