At a Glance
Median Income
$139,263
$61,008 per capita
Home Value
$702,200
Zillow: $753,276
Median Rent
$2,279/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
198/100K
1,651/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.7%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
8.7% smoking rate
How Folsom Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Folsom's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Folsom a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Folsom residents earn a median household income of $139,263 , which is 85% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,008. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Folsom is $702,200 , 149% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $753,276. Median rent is $2,279/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Folsom reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,651/100K. The murder rate is 4.6/100K.
Education
54.7% of adults in Folsom hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Folsom has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population82,140
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density2,946/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born19.2%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$139,263
Per Capita$61,008
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
B+
Home Value$702,200
Rent$2,279
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$753,276
Housing Units29,159
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent198/100K
Property1,651/100K
Murder4.6/100K
Assault127/100K
Burglary132/100K
Health
Obesity25.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain20.9 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation325 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.7%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+22.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations60
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Folsom was built in 1996.
28.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
19.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.