At a Glance
Median Income
$93,750
$15,102 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
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?
A
4.0 / 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 $93,750 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,102. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 182 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Education
25.9% of adults in Folsom hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Folsom has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population56
Median Age9.8 yrs
Density86/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,750
Per Capita$15,102
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$178M
Avg Weekly Wage$893
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$151,873
Housing Units31
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,002/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain17.6 in/yr
Elevation6,402 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Folsom was built in 1943.
31.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (101 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.