Briggs Ranch, Folsom, CA
At a glance
Briggs Ranch is ranked #2 of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom with an overall score of 3.9/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.5/5, 2nd of 17 in Folsom) and safety (3.9/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (3.1/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Briggs Ranch sits in Folsom's northern reach, on higher ground above the older core and bordered by Willow Creek to the south and the newer growth pushing out from the city's edges. The housing is a mix of established single-family neighborhoods that came in as Folsom expanded north, on generous lots with room between homes. Streets here are quiet and residential, well away from the retail bustle. The northern position is both the appeal and the catch. You get calm, space, and easy reach of the open country at the top of the city, but the daily-errand shopping and the freeway are a longer drive south than they are from the central neighborhoods. There is no walkable retail node stitched into these blocks. What holds up in Briggs Ranch is the sense of settled, low-key permanence: mature yards, wide streets, and the feeling of being on the edge of Folsom's built area without being cut off from it. For buyers weighing quiet against convenience, the trade reads clearly here.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.1
Public Spaces3.7
Curb Appeal3.8
Overall Amenities score: 3.6
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom Hills Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Folsom Middle School | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Folsom High School | High | 9-12 | |
| Vista del Lago High School | High | 9-12 |
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Briggs Ranch FAQs8 answers
Is Briggs Ranch a good place to live?
Briggs Ranch ranks 2nd of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom with an overall Houseberry score of 3.9 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.5/5) and safety (3.9/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (3.1/5).
Is Briggs Ranch safe?
Briggs Ranch, Folsom scores 3.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 2nd of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom.
Which schools serve Briggs Ranch?
Schools serving Briggs Ranch, Folsom include Folsom Hills Elementary (4.2/5), Folsom Middle School (4.4/5), Folsom High School (4.6/5) and Vista del Lago High School (4.9/5).
What is the weather like in Briggs Ranch?
Briggs Ranch, Folsom receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 16th of 17 in Folsom. Summer days run 59° to 92°F and winter days 39° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 24 inches a year.
Is Briggs Ranch walkable to shops and restaurants?
Briggs Ranch, Folsom scores 3.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.6 out of 5, 4th of 17 in Folsom.
What is Briggs Ranch known for?
Briggs Ranch, Folsom scores highest on schools (4.5/5).
How does Briggs Ranch compare to other Folsom neighborhoods?
Briggs Ranch ranks 2nd of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom. It ranks 2nd of 17 in Folsom for schools (4.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (3.1/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Folsom are Willow Creek and Folsom Ranch.
What are the downsides of living in Briggs Ranch?
Briggs Ranch, Folsom scores lowest on nearby merchants (3.1/5).
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