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Folsom
  • Town in California
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Town
Sacramento

Folsom

#2 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Sacramento Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Folsom is a town in California with a population of 79,201. Folsom is in Sacramento County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Folsom offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Folsom there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Folsom and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Folsom are highly rated.
    About Folsom...
    Population
    79,201
    Town near
    Sacramento
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $598,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,944
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      31%
    • Own
      69%
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    Folsom Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      59.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      15.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      25.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      270.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,105.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      77.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      18%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      22%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Folsom

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $128,421
    National
    $69,021
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