At a Glance
Median Income
$100,544
$40,940 per capita
Home Value
$268,500
Zillow: $321,303
Median Rent
$1,421/mo
32.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
143/100K
1,354/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 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+
3.6 / 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 $100,544 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,940. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Folsom is $268,500 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,303. Median rent is $1,421/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Folsom reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,354/100K.
Education
30.9% of adults in Folsom hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Folsom has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,298
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density6,638/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,544
Per Capita$40,940
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$268,500
Rent$1,421
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$321,303
Housing Units3,232
Rent Burden32.4%
Crime
F
Violent143/100K
Property1,354/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation110 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Folsom was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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