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Folsom.
About
Life in Folsom
Folsom attracts people seeking suburban stability with outdoor access, but living here means accepting real trade-offs. Summers are long and hot with dry conditions, while winters bring cooler temperatures and rain—so you'll experience genuine seasonal variation, not just mild year-round weather. The median home value hovers around $755,200 with median rent at $2,352 per month, placing it solidly in the higher cost category; you're paying for proximity to Sacramento's job market and the outdoor lifestyle, not escaping California's housing crisis.
Folsom at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Foreign-Born
20.2%
Broadband Internet
95.8%
of households
Population Growth
+14.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.2% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Folsom: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Folsom, the largest foreign-born group is from India (32.8%), and 6.6% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
22.7%
of residents
65 and Older
14.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.6%
of households
Married Couples
60.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.64
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 16% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Folsom
In Folsom, rent runs 16% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,212
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1997
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $754,898 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.3 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Folsom and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Folsom is 1.3 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Folsom Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA metro area
Commute26.6 min avg
How Folsom residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Folsom, most residents drive alone to work (60%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 97 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 51% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Folsom runs 51% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
161.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,245.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Folsom Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Sacramento County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Sacramento County, which includes Folsom, the most common type is flood, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Flood | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 21 | Flood | $268.0M |
| 2022 | 23 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 29 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 13 | Drought | None reported |
| 2019 | 10 | Flood | $25,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | Heat | $110,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
225 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Sacramento County, county-wide
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sacramento County, which includes Folsom, is typically good — 198 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
198
per year
Moderate Days
162
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Sacramento County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Folsom has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
24.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
90
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
4
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
55
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 41°F | 3.87" |
| Feb | 62°F | 44°F | 3.63" |
| Mar | 68°F | 47°F | 2.82" |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 1.44" |
| May | 81°F | 54°F | 0.86" |
| Jun | 89°F | 59°F | 0.21" |
| Jul | 94°F | 61°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 94°F | 61°F | 0.02" |
| Sep | 89°F | 59°F | 0.15" |
| Oct | 79°F | 53°F | 0.93" |
| Nov | 65°F | 45°F | 1.78" |
| Dec | 56°F | 41°F | 3.49" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Folsom
Folsom has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
2.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Mercy Hospital of Folsom
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Roseville
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.9 mi away · Roseville
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.3 mi away · Carmichael
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education23.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Folsom
Folsom's student/teacher ratio is 23.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 54.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
54.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Folsom
Public · 2-year · 9,414 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 24% graduate · median earnings $47,048 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 25,621 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 25% graduate · median earnings $44,544 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 14,122 students · in-state tuition $1,448 · 32% graduate · median earnings $48,499 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,294 students · in-state tuition $37,150 · 60% graduate · median earnings $60,855 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-California
8.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 751 students · in-state tuition $22,465 · 90% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova
9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 224 students · 93% graduate · median earnings $43,313 (10 yrs after entry)
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
5.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 198 students · in-state tuition $5,660 · 54% graduate · median earnings $41,407 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 64 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Folsom
Folsom has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (64 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
64 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
72 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
75 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
84 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
91 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
91 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
93 mi awayMuir Woods National Monument
National Monument
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Folsom
Folsom Public Library, Georgia Murray Building
411 Stafford St, Folsom
Cities Near Folsom
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Folsom?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Folsom FAQ
Is Folsom, California affordable?⌄
Folsom's median rent is $2,352/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $139,804/year. Median home value is $755,200.
Is Folsom, California safe?⌄
Folsom's violent crime rate was 161 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1246 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Folsom, California?⌄
Folsom has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Folsom, California?⌄
The cost of living in Folsom is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,352/month and median household income is $139,804/year. The median home value is $755,200. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Folsom, California?⌄
The average commute in Folsom is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from