1914 · California's first flour mill · Library of Congress
Folsom’s story
Folsom in pictures
11 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 5 places on the National Register.
FolsomCA
A city of 83,916. A typical home worth about $753K.
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: The Oaked Ridge · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
83,916
+11.4% since 2010
Typical home
$753K
−0.5% in a year
Household income
$140K
median
Median age
41.0
years
Jobs based here
43,877
Balanced
What makes Folsom stand out
The 3 things Folsom does most differently from other towns.
$753Ktypical home
Housing
$753K typical home
1% below the CA typical home
Down 0.5% in a year.
100 U.S. towns● Folsom
Health
Healthier than 93%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than CA on 17 measures, worse on 1.
Outdoors
#149 most conserved land in CA
38 miles of trails across 50 parks and preserves
16.4% of the town is conserved land.
College town
Folsom Lake College calls Folsom home
College Scorecard · IPEDS
Folsom’s report card
Housing$753K1% below the CA typical homeCommute15 miHalf of commuters travel lessHealthAHealthier than 93% of U.S. townsOutdoors38 mi#303 for trails in CASchoolsB+Beats 66% of CA districtsClimate95°/38°Summer high · winter lowSafetyC+Less crime than 44% of U.S. townsHazards51/100Moderate risk of storm & flood damage
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Weather
Forecast →63°
Clear
H 94° · L 63°
Local news
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Folsom. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Folsom home is worth about $753K
The typical Folsom home is worth about $753,000, down 0.5% in a year, close to the California typical home.
$753KZillow home value
Typical home value
Folsom$753K
California$764K
Market temperature
14
days on market
99.7%
sale-to-list price
−0.5%
value change, 1 year
81
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
About one in five working residents works right in Folsom
About one in 5 of Folsom’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Sacramento (17%), Rancho Cordova (7%) and Roseville (6%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
21%work in town
Where working residents work
In Folsom21%
Sacramento17%
Rancho Cordova7%
Roseville6%
El Dorado Hills3%
15 mi
median commute distance
43,877
jobs based in Folsom
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 93% of U.S. towns
Folsom beats the California average on 17 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
AHealth Grade
32 measures vs. California
17 better14 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Folsom | CA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.4% | 17.9% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.7% | 10.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 7.5% | 6.4% |
Mercy Hospital of Folsom
0.3 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
87th
percentile among CA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
16.4% of Folsom is conserved land
38 miles of trails across 50 parks and preserves.
#303for trails in CA
16.4%
conserved · 3,145 of 19,192 acres
38 mi
of trails · 1.3 per sq mi
#149
most conserved land in CA
#294
most walkable in CA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. American River Parkway | 10.6 mi | 920 |
| 2. Folsom Lake State Recreation Area | 5.9 mi | 2,396 |
| 3. Mormon Island Wetlands Natural Preserve | 1.2 mi | 97 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Schools
Folsom’s public schools outperform 66% of California districts
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.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Judah Elementary | K–5 | 600 | Not graded |
| Mangini Ranch Elementary | K–5 | 598 | Not graded |
| Alder Creek Elementary | K–5 | 568 | Not graded |
| Natoma Station Elementary | K–5 | 548 | C |
| Russell Ranch Elementary | K–5 | 503 | Not graded |
| Folsom Hills Elementary | K–5 | 496 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CA on state tests and graduationAll 23 schools →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Folsom has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 95°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.
95°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–58°
Spring47–73°
Summer59–93°
Fall50–78°
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
95°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 44% of U.S. towns
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.
C+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Folsom1.6
California4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Folsom12.4
California18.2
U.S.15.5
44th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
70th
percentile among CA towns
145
violent crimes reported in 2025
1,117
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesWildfire
16
paid flood claims since 1986
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A growing town
Folsom has grown 11.4% since 2010
72,203 people in 2010; 83,916 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Landmarks
5 places in Folsom on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Folsom
21 notable people were born in Folsom.
About Folsom
City in California, United States
Folsom 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.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 80,454
- Area
- 30 sq mi
- Elevation
- 220 ft
- ZIP code
- 95630, 95763
- Area code
- 916
Folsom’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Folsom.
OrangevaleFair OaksEl Dorado HillsGranite BayFolsom
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