Folsom, Folsom, CA
At a glance
Folsom is ranked #12 of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom with an overall score of 3.4/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.1/5, 14th of 17 in Folsom) and public spaces (4.0/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and safety (3.2/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Folsom's namesake neighborhood is the city's original north-central core, the older grid that grew up before the master-planned communities spread south and east. The Historic District along Sutter Street, with its brick storefronts and the SacRT Gold Line light rail terminus, sits at its southern edge, and this remains the most storied, most walkable part of the city. Housing runs older and more individual than the newer tracts, built block by block rather than to one plan. That age cuts both ways. You get character, canopy, and a real sense of place, but lot sizes, styles, and upkeep vary, and streets near the district and the arterials can catch weekend traffic and noise. This is not turnkey, uniform suburbia. The payoff is the water and the trail. The Johnny Cash Trail runs north from here toward Folsom Lake, and the American River and Lake Natoma corridor sit close, so this is one of the few Folsom neighborhoods where the outdoors is something you walk to rather than drive to. For buyers who want history over newness, this is the address.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.1
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal3.6
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl H. Sundahl Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Folsom Hills Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Northside Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Folsom Middle School | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Sutter Middle School | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Golden Sierra Junior Senior High | Middle | 6-12 | |
| Folsom High School | High | 9-12 | |
| Vista del Lago High School | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Folsom FAQs8 answers
Is Folsom a good place to live?
Folsom ranks 12th of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom with an overall Houseberry score of 3.4 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.1/5) and public spaces (4.0/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and safety (3.2/5).
Is Folsom safe?
Folsom scores 3.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 10th of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom.
Which schools serve Folsom?
Schools serving Folsom include Carl H. Sundahl Elementary (4.2/5), Folsom Hills Elementary (4.2/5), Northside Elementary (3.8/5), Folsom Middle School (4.4/5) and Sutter Middle School (4.1/5). 3 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Folsom?
Folsom receives 79% of its possible sunshine, the least sunny of Folsom's 17 neighborhoods. 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 Folsom walkable to shops and restaurants?
Folsom scores 1.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 16th of 17 in Folsom.
What is Folsom known for?
Folsom scores highest on schools (4.1/5) and public spaces (4.0/5).
How does Folsom compare to other Folsom neighborhoods?
Folsom ranks 12th of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom. It ranks 14th of 17 in Folsom for schools (4.1/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Folsom are Empire Ranch and Briggs Ranch.
What are the downsides of living in Folsom?
Folsom scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5) and safety (3.2/5).
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