At a Glance
Median Income
$112,857
$51,377 per capita
Home Value
$247,900
Zillow: $363,676
Median Rent
$1,701/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.7%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
13.1% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Folsom residents earn a median household income of $112,857 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,377. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,268 business establishments, including 830 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Folsom is $247,900 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $363,676. Median rent is $1,701/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
29.7% of adults in Folsom hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Folsom has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,732
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density210/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$112,857
Per Capita$51,377
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
A+
Home Value$247,900
Rent$1,701
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$363,676
Housing Units662
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death10,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation67 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.7%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute35 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Folsom was founded in 1906.
The median home in Folsom was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 830 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.