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1914
Entrance gate, state prison, 1914
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About Folsom
City in California, United StatesFolsom is a city in northeastern Sacramento County, California, United States. A population estimate on January 1, 2026, puts the city's population at 95,680 residents. Folsom is well known for its Gold Rush history, dating back to the mid 19th century. It is also associated with musician Johnny Cash and the Folsom State Prison, located in the northwest area of the city, and as a major hub for outdoor recreation centered around Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma.
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Housing in Folsom
The typical Folsom home is worth about $753,000, down 0.5% in a year, close to the California typical home.
A strong seller's market
Safety in Folsom
Safety Grade C+
Folsom reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 56% report less. Within California, it does better than 70% of towns.
Schools in Folsom
All Folsom schools →School Grade B+
The public schools Folsom’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 66% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within CA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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