What are the schools like in Folsom, PA?

Folsom is served primarily by Ridley SD. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Folsom?

The median household income in Folsom, PA is $95,048 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Folsom, PA?

Folsom has an average high temperature of 41.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Folsom, PA affordable or expensive?

Folsom's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Folsom is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $248,400 and the median rent is $1,310 per month.

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

Folsom has a violent crime rate of 118.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 504.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Folsom, PA a Good Place to Live?

Folsom is a small town of 8,535 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $95,048 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Folsom stands out for solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

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

Index: 103.5

Folsom's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Folsom costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Folsom, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$248,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,310	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$95,048	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Folsom's violent crime rate is 118.7 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

118.7 /100k

Property Crime

504.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Folsom is served primarily by Ridley SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Folsom, PA	National Avg
School District	Ridley SD	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Folsom sees average highs of 41.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 44.1 inches of annual precipitation and 23.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Folsom, PA
Average High — January	41.3°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	44.1"
Annual Snowfall	23.1"

Demographics

Metric	Folsom, PA	National Avg
Population	8,535	—
Median Age	37.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	27.3%	22.2%
65 and over	13.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rutledge, PA 1 mi Ridley Park, PA 1 mi Prospect Park, PA 1 mi Swarthmore, PA 1 mi Morton, PA 1 mi

ZIP Codes in Folsom

Folsom, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19033

Folsom vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Folsom, PA affordable or expensive?

Folsom's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Folsom roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $248,400 and median rent is $1,310/month.

What is the crime rate in Folsom, PA?

Folsom's violent crime rate is 118.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 504.6 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 Ridley SD. The district has 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 30.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Folsom, PA a good place to live?

Folsom, PA has a population of 8,535, a median household income of $95,048, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. 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 41.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.1 inches with about 23.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Folsom?

Folsom, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19033.

What is the population of Folsom?

The population of Folsom, Pennsylvania is 8,535 with a median age of 37.5. 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 104 (100 = US average), median home $248,400, median household income $95,048, crime index 28 (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.