At a Glance
Median Income
$46,094
$28,972 per capita
Home Value
$269,600
Zillow: $306,375
Median Rent
$579/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
242/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
15.8% 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Folsom residents earn a median household income of $46,094 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,972. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,747 business establishments, including 289 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Folsom is $269,600 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,375. Median rent is $579/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Folsom reports 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
24.1% of adults in Folsom hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Folsom has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population722
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density363/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,094
Per Capita$28,972
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$6,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$900
Housing
B
Home Value$269,600
Rent$579
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$306,375
Housing Units351
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
C
Violent242/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain66.7 in/yr
Elevation149 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute38 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Folsom was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
48.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 289 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.