New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Folsom is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,732. Residents earn $112,857 per year, which is 50% above the national average.
Based on current data, Folsom receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Folsom stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Folsom is $112,857, which is significantly higher than the national average — 50% above $75,149. This places Folsom among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Folsom is $247,900, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,701 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
29.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Folsom experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches, including 19.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 92.0% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.0% |
| 40% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $112,857 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,377 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,139 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,837 |
| Unemployment | 6.3% |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.0% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,268 |
| County GDP | $19,423M |
| Restaurants | 830 |
| Healthcare | 802 |
| Retail | 1,005 |
| Manufacturing | 120 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,412 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.39% |
| Commute Time | 34.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $247,900 |
| 12% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $201 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,701 |
| 46% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,412 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.39% |
| Obesity | 28.8% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,072/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 802 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.5 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 67 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 210/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5967°N, 74.8432°W |
| County FIPS | 34001 |
Winner: Republican by 3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.7% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 210/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 802 |
| Restaurants | 830 |
| Retail Stores | 1,005 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 34.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |