Folsom, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Folsom, California Summary
Life in Folsom research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Folsom over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Folsom:
The population in Folsom is 79,201.
The median home value in Folsom is $598,100.
The median income in Folsom is $128,421.
The cost of living in Folsom is 144 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Folsom is $1,944.
The unemployment rate in Folsom is 4.5%.
The poverty rate in Folsom is 5.0%.
Table Of Contents
Folsom SnackAbility
9.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
9.5
Safety
8
Amenities
9.5
Education
8.5
Commute
6
Folsom, CA Crime Report
1,326
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,597.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-31.27%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Folsom / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,326 | 1,597.4 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 115 | 138.5 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 16 | 19.3 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 79 | 95.2 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,211 | 1,458.8 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 162 | 195.2 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 945 | 1,138.4 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 104 | 125.3 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Folsom, CA Cost Of Living
144
Folsom's Overall Cost Of Living
Folsom's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Folsom | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 139 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 123 | 109 | 100 | |
| Housing | 212 | 204 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 133 | 126 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 111 | 124 | 100 | |
Folsom, CA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User The Oaked Ridge | CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikipedia User The Oaked Ridge | CC BY-SA 4.0
Rankings for Folsom in California
Map Of Folsom, CA
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Population over time in Folsom
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79,584 | 3.3% |
| 2020 | 77,007 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 75,897 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 74,960 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 74,156 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 73,334 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 72,424 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 71,675 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 70,564 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 69,068 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Folsom
| Race | Folsom | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.9% | 35.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 4.5% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 17.7% | 14.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 15.7% | 39.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Folsom
| Gender | Folsom | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Folsom for adults over 25
| Education | Folsom | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Folsom, California
| Income | Folsom | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.7% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.0% | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.0% | 9.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.5% | 14.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.2% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.8% | 17.5% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17.2% | 9.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 25.0% | 15.1% | 9.5% |
