Folsom
- A+Overall Grade
- Town in California
- 102 reviews
- Public SchoolsA+
- Crime & SafetyB-
- HousingB-
- NightlifeB+
- Good for FamiliesA
- DiversityA
- JobsA-
- WeatherA+
- Cost of LivingC-
- Health & FitnessA
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$488,400
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,601
National
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Folsom Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Folsom
Jobs
A-
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$109,762
National
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Folsom Reviews
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Folsom CA is a wonderful town to live in! Set just before the foothills, it is a fantastic place to reside or vacation. The American River is a focal point in the city offering water-sports, like kayaking, tubing, and paddle boarding; It also has many wonderful trails which people can hike or bike ride. Many people spend most of their days outdoors enjoying the warm California sun while performing their favorite hobbies. If you enjoy shopping or dining there is the newly crafted Palladio and there is old town Folsom which offers historic buildings. Folsom is also wonderful for families, parents can be sure their children are going to excellent schools and their are many complexes which offer sports. Overall, there is something here for everyone to enjoy and I absolutely love it.
Folsom is one of the most friendly communities in the Sacramento county. Neighborhoods are clean, safe, and kid-friendly. The housing, streets, and feel for the area is wonderful and only positive! The only complaint is the lack of diversity or major job opportunities, there are few that actually lie in Folsom itself. Folsom is a near perfect place to live, but you might need to think of a commute to work if you are serious about that and maintaining a full-time job. The schooling and communities involved in this city are simply amazing as well. One of the main issues, however, is that this is a very expensive city to live in as well.
I've lived here for over 16 years. The town used to be a very nice place for families. Everyone knew their neighbors. Schools were great.
Now, with the over-build of high density, in-fill housing and the huge south expansion of new home building, the area mimics Elk Grove, Laguna, etc. Traffic is awful when schools are in session, and is compounded by the overbuilding of homes...with the original streets system.
Crime has also risen, more rentals have appeared in the traditional, original neighborhoods.
Crime has also increased. Several areas, particularly the central district, have become inundated with transient vagrants. It used to be a splendid town. Now suffers from poor urban planning.
There are many areas nearby, like Carmichael, Fair Oaks, El Dorado Hills, which offer some superior neighborhoods.
Now, with the over-build of high density, in-fill housing and the huge south expansion of new home building, the area mimics Elk Grove, Laguna, etc. Traffic is awful when schools are in session, and is compounded by the overbuilding of homes...with the original streets system.
Crime has also risen, more rentals have appeared in the traditional, original neighborhoods.
Crime has also increased. Several areas, particularly the central district, have become inundated with transient vagrants. It used to be a splendid town. Now suffers from poor urban planning.
There are many areas nearby, like Carmichael, Fair Oaks, El Dorado Hills, which offer some superior neighborhoods.