At a Glance
Median Income
$139,263
$61,008 per capita
Home Value
$702,200
Zillow: $753,196
Median Rent
$2,279/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
103/100K
1,857/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.7%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
315 sunny days/yr
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+
3.7 / 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 3.2% (11% below 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 $753,196. 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 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,857/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population82,140
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density2,946/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$139,263
Per Capita$61,008
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
B+
Home Value$702,200
Rent$2,279
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$753,196
Housing Units29,159
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent103/100K
Property1,857/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault51/100K
Burglary348/100K
Health
Obesity25.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days315/yr
Rain36.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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