What are the schools like in Folsom, CA?

Folsom is served primarily by Folsom-Cordova Unified. The district operates 23 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.3:1.

What is the median household income in Folsom?

The median household income in Folsom, CA is $134,935 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Folsom, CA?

Folsom has an average high temperature of 56.5°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.5 inches.

Folsom, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Folsom, CA affordable or expensive?

Folsom's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Folsom is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $673,000 and the median rent is $2,164 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Folsom, CA?

Folsom has a violent crime rate of 183.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1452.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Folsom, CA a Good Place to Live?

Folsom is a mid-sized city of 81,077 in California, with a median household income of $134,935 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Folsom stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Folsom is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Folsom city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.9

Folsom's overall cost of living index is 108.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Folsom costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Folsom, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$673,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,164	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$134,935	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Folsom's violent crime rate is 183.4 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

183.4 /100k

Property Crime

1452.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Folsom is served primarily by Folsom-Cordova Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Folsom, CA	National Avg
School District	Folsom-Cordova Unified	—
Elementary Schools	23	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	53.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Folsom sees average highs of 56.5°F in January and 94.4°F in July, with 24.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Folsom, CA
Average High — January	56.5°F
Average High — July	94.4°F
Annual Precipitation	24.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Folsom, CA	National Avg
Population	81,077	—
Median Age	39.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.2%	18.9%
Asian	18.5%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	13.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Folsom

Folsom, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

95630 95671

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Folsom, CA affordable or expensive?

Folsom's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Folsom roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $673,000 and median rent is $2,164/month.

What is the crime rate in Folsom, CA?

Folsom's violent crime rate is 183.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1452.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Folsom?

Public schools in Folsom are operated by Folsom-Cordova Unified. The district has 23 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.3:1. 53.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Folsom, CA a good place to live?

Folsom, CA has a population of 81,077, a median household income of $134,935, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Folsom?

Folsom averages 56.5°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Folsom?

Folsom, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 95630, 95671.

What is the population of Folsom?

The population of Folsom, California is 81,077 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Folsom?

Key numbers for living in Folsom: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $673,000, median household income $134,935, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Folsom side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.