What are the schools like in Folsom, NM?

School district data for Folsom is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Folsom?

The median household income in Folsom, NM is $71,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Folsom, NM?

Folsom has an average high temperature of 46.1°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.9 inches.

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

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

Folsom has a violent crime rate of 443.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 862.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Folsom, NM a Good Place to Live?

Folsom is a small town of 48 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $71,875 .

Strengths: Folsom stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Folsom metro area.

Metric	Folsom, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$184,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Folsom's violent crime rate is 443.5 per 100,000 residents — 17% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

443.5 /100k

Property Crime

862.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Folsom, NM	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Folsom sees average highs of 46.1°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 17.6 inches of annual precipitation and 40.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Folsom, NM
Average High — January	46.1°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	17.6"
Annual Snowfall	40.9"

Demographics

Metric	Folsom, NM	National Avg
Population	48	—
Median Age	32.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	45.8%	22.2%
65 and over	12.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Des Moines, NM 8 mi Capulin, NM 8 mi Branson, CO 12 mi Grenville, NM 24 mi Raton, NM 29 mi

ZIP Codes in Folsom

Folsom, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

88419

Folsom vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Folsom, NM affordable or expensive?

Folsom has a median home value of $184,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $71,875.

What is the crime rate in Folsom, NM?

Folsom's violent crime rate is 443.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 862.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Folsom?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Folsom, NM a good place to live?

Folsom, NM has a population of 48, a median household income of $71,875, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 46.1°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.6 inches with about 40.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Folsom?

Folsom, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 88419.

What is the population of Folsom?

The population of Folsom, New Mexico is 48 with a median age of 32.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Folsom?

Key numbers for living in Folsom: median home $184,400, median household income $71,875, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.