Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (16) F
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
World Traveller
Coffee Shop
Reset Cafe By Day
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Feng Cha Folsom
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Folsom Bike & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Lazi Cow
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
TCBY Frozen Yogurt
Coffee Shop
Kingdom Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (17) F
Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
Zoo
Dan Russel Rodeo Arena
Stadium
Folsom Prison Museum
Museum
Harris Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Livermore Community Park
Stadium
Sutter Street Theatre
Theatre Arts
Folsom Powerhouse Museum
Museum
Folsom History Museum
Museum
Folsom Railroad Museum
Museum
Folsom Bulldogs Stadium
Stadium
Painted
Art Gallery
Palladio LUXE Cinema
Cinema
Palladio 16 Cinemas
Cinema
The American River Water Education Center
Museum
Folsom Century 14
Cinema
Food and Drink (63) D-
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Churchill Arms Pub
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
5 Star Liquor
Alcohol
Hampton's on Sutter
Bar
Scarlett's Saloon
Bar
Folsom Tap House
Bar
The Niche Ice Cream
Sweets
Samuel Horne's Tavern
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
The Fat Rabbit
Bar
Posh Bagel
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Jack's Urban Eats
Fast Food
Fitness (6) F
California Family Fitness
Gym
Folsom Community Center
Community Centre
Broadstone Raquetclub Gym
Gym
The Club
Community Centre
Lifetime Fitness
Gym
El Dorado Hills Community Service District
Community Centre
Groceries (14) F
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
The Donut Shop
Bakery
Raley's
Grocery Store
BJ Cinnamon
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Sassy Sweets By Monique
Bakery
99 Ranch Market
Grocery Store
Raley's
Grocery Store
Bel Air
Grocery Store
Icing on the Cupcake
Bakery
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Pretty Sweet Bakery
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Parks (103) A+
Ed Mitchell Park
Park
Cummings Family Park
Park
FIDO Field Dog Park
Park
The Shores Mini Park
Park
B T Collins Park
Park
Lembi Community Park
Park
Thorndike mini park
Playground
Kentfield Park
Park
Folsom City Park
Park
Briggs Ranch Mini Park
Park
Folsom Kids Play Park
Park
Phillip C Cohn Park
Park
Rodeo Park
Park
Reflections Mini Park
Park
Windsor Mini Park
Park
Prewitt Park
Park
Livermore Park
Park
Levy Park
Park
Steeplechase Mini Park
Park
Steeplechase Mini Park
Park
Elvie Perazzo Briggs Park
Park
Amos P Catlin Park
Park
Econome Family Park
Park
Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park
Park
Amos P Catlin Park
Park
Shops (100) C+
Target
Department Store
HomeGoods
Houseware
T-Mobile
Electronics
Lowe's
Home Improvement
The Backyard Experience
Furniture
Thrift Store
Discount Store
Finecuts Family Salon
Hairdresser
Say Salon
Hairdresser
Angels Nails
Beauty
Silky Nails
Beauty
Tangled
Hairdresser
Kohl's
Department Store
Celestina Bridal Boutique
Fashion
Quality Cuts
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
PetSmart
Pets
Marshalls
Department Store
Ross
Department Store
Tillys
Clothing
Old Navy
Clothing
Lane Bryant
Clothing
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
AT&T
Electronics
Famous Footwear
Shoes
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Folsom.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations F
Historic Folsom
Transit Station
Glenn/Robert G Holderness
Transit Station
Woodmere Rd & 90 Woodmere Rd (SB)
Bus Stop
Iron Point
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.9% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Folsom is 159/100 - which is 14% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A

Folsom crime rates are 1,597 per 100k, which is 44% lower than California
Property Crime
1,459 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
139 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Folsom is $118,006 - which is 85% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$118,006 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A
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health B+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (18)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Mercy Hospital of Folsom
Hospital
Dr Ernest Hook. DPM
Doctor
Folsom Surgery Center
Hospital
Folsom Fire Station Number 38
Fire Station
Vibra Hospital
Hospital
Folsom Police Station
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dr. Wood
Dentist
Folsom Fire Station Number 35
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Folsom Fire Station Number 37
Fire Station
Kaiser Permanente
Hospital
Kaiser Permanente Folsom Medial Offices
Clinic
Kaiser Permanente Folsom Ambulatory Surgery Center
Clinic
Folsom Fire Station Number 36
Fire Station
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 22
Fire Station
Jeffrey Kwong Orthodontics
Dentist
Station 85
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Folsom home prices are $558,900 - which is 37% higher than California
Home Price
$558,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
4.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A

The Folsom graduation rate is 90% - which is 12% higher than California
School Test Scores
70% B-
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (18) A
Folsom Middle
Blanche Sprentz Elementary
St John Notre Dame School
Theodore Judah Elementary
Folsom Educational Academy
Oak Chan Elementary
Sundance Montessori School
Folsom Hills Elementary
Sutter Middle
Folsom Montessori School
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary
The Phoenix Schools
Gold Ridge Elementary
Empire Oaks Elementary
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary
Brighton Private School
Natoma Station Elementary
Golden Valley River
Golden Valley River
Odyssey Learning Center
Twin Lakes Elementary
Ottomon Way Elementary
Lakeview Elementary
Russell Ranch Elementary
Golden Valley Orchard
High Schools (3) F
Folsom Lake High
Folsom High
Vista Del Lago High
Odyssey Learning Center
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ratings A+

Folsom has an overall rating of 90% from 22 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (20)
From AreaVibes A+
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Like Sacramento, but prettier, safer, and better people! 5 rating By Kevin Mane ( Oct 24, 2014) I can't wait to move here once I can afford it. It's got everything! Great schools, very low crime, the lake, the American river, camping, walking/biking trails, tons of trees, old timey feel but kept up (even their McDonalds looks NICE!).
It's nice they have a lightrail that goe ...Read More s all the way to Downtown Sacramento if you're looking to save on gas.
The outlets are awesome.
The people, for the most part, are friendly.
The location is close to Placerville and all the cool foresty old-town cities you can enjoy in the El Dorado County.
It's the perfect mix of safe suburbia and city feel.
Folsom has it's own arenas for various events like the rodeo, renaissance faire, and concerts.
It also has its own quaint zoo.
Beautiful well-kept up parks.
It truly is one of the best places I've ever lived around. Right now, I'm about 10 miles away from all its greatness, but I hope to be moving there in a couple years when I can afford it. Read Less
Folsom, CA - Amazing Bike Trails 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 23, 2012) I relocated to Folsom five years ago from a much colder climate, so immediately upon arrival I fell in love with the warmer temperatures. I also soon realized that the guitarist for Papa Roach, a band I have always favored, was from Folsom, which I find interesting. Folsom featur ...Read More es over 30 miles of bike trails. I have never been one to take much interest in exercise and staying in shape, but since moving here I have taken an immense interest in biking. The trails are fun, exciting and very close to my home, so I make it a point to go riding at least three times a week. There are also several beautiful bridges in Folsom that add a unique aesthetic quality most towns do not possess.

Folsom is more of a tight knit city than what I am used to. I came from a larger, urban area, so it was pleasant to experience what a community consists of. My banker knows me by name and the check out clerk at the grocery store always gives my daughter a small piece of candy when we go shopping. You just cannot find that type of hospitality in larger, less personalized areas.

One thing I do miss is the shopping in my old town. While Folsom offers many smaller town commodities, many of my favorite retailers are not available here, so I occasionally make about a 45 minute drive to Sacramento to do my shopping.

Folsom, California has been a wonderful place to call home. While I do anticipate it's eventual growth and the possibility of seeing some of my favorite retailers establish themselves in the area, I am content here. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Folsom? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Ed Mitchell Park
      Cummings Family Park
      FIDO Field Dog Park
      The Shores Mini Park
      B T Collins Park
      Lembi Community Park
      Thorndike mini park
      Kentfield Park

      Entertainment

      Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
      Dan Russel Rodeo Arena
      Folsom Prison Museum
      Harris Center for the Arts
      Livermore Community Park
      Sutter Street Theatre
      Folsom Powerhouse Museum
      Folsom History Museum

      Food & Drink

      Jack in the Box
      Carl's Jr.
      Chipotle
      Firehouse Subs
      The Habit Burger Grill
      Taco Bell
      El Pollo Loco
      Churchill Arms Pub

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Folsom? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Folsom.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Folsom? The cost of living in Folsom is 159/100 - which is 14% higher than California.
      Folsom
      159

      59% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Folsom? Folsom crime rates are 1,597, which are 44% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,597 per 100k people

      31% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 63

      31% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Folsom? The median income in Folsom is $118,006 which is 85% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $118,006113% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $48,68463% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      48% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Folsom a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Kaiser Permanente
      Vibra Hospital
      Mercy Hospital of Folsom
      Folsom Surgery Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Dr Ernest Hook. DPM

      A+ Housing

      What are Folsom home prices? Folsom home prices are $558,900 - which is 37% higher than California
      Median home value
      $558,900203% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,81892% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      8% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Folsom have good schools? The Folsom graduation rate is 90% - which is 12% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      70%

      46% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      34% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Folsom a good place to live? Folsom has an overall rating of 90% from 22 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      22 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      20 total surveys

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