Folsom Ranch, Folsom, CA
At a glance
Folsom Ranch is ranked #4 of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom with an overall score of 3.8/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.5/5, 3rd of 17 in Folsom) and curb appeal (4.1/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.3/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Folsom Ranch is the city's newest frontier, the sprawling Folsom Plan Area rising south of US-50 on former ranch land that was open grassland a few years ago. Everything here is current-decade construction: wide new parkways like Mangini, fresh stucco, planned schools such as Mangini Ranch Elementary, and parks like Jackrabbit Hill being built out as the phases fill in. It is about as clean and orderly as new California suburbia gets. The honest catch is maturity. This is raw, wide-open ground with a thin young tree canopy that will take years to fill in, and the far-south position puts it across the freeway from the rest of Folsom, so the lake, the Historic District, and much of the established retail are a real drive north. Summers out here run hot and shadeless until the landscaping catches up. What you trade that youth for is newness itself: never-lived-in homes, a preserve-and-parks framework being knit in as the community grows, and the blank-slate feel of getting in early on Folsom's next chapter south of the highway.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.3
Public Spaces3.5
Curb Appeal4.1
Overall Amenities score: 3.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Brooks Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Gold Ridge Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Russell Ranch Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Mangini Ranch Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Alder Creek Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Rolling Hills Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Folsom Middle School | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Oak Ridge High | High | 9-12 | |
| 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 Ranch FAQs8 answers
Is Folsom Ranch a good place to live?
Folsom Ranch ranks 4th of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom with an overall Houseberry score of 3.8 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.5/5) and curb appeal (4.1/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.3/5).
Is Folsom Ranch safe?
Folsom Ranch, Folsom scores 3.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 3rd of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom.
Which schools serve Folsom Ranch?
Schools serving Folsom Ranch, Folsom include William Brooks Elementary (4.0/5), Gold Ridge Elementary (3.5/5), Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary (4.4/5), Russell Ranch Elementary (4.6/5) and Mangini Ranch Elementary (4.5/5). 6 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Folsom Ranch?
Folsom Ranch, Folsom receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 14th of 17 in Folsom. Summer days run 59° to 91°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 24 inches a year.
Is Folsom Ranch walkable to shops and restaurants?
Folsom Ranch, Folsom scores 1.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.5 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 11th of 17 in Folsom.
What is Folsom Ranch known for?
Folsom Ranch, Folsom scores highest on schools (4.5/5) and curb appeal (4.1/5).
How does Folsom Ranch compare to other Folsom neighborhoods?
Folsom Ranch ranks 4th of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom. It ranks 3rd of 17 in Folsom for schools (4.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.3/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Folsom are Broadstone and Rancho Diablo.
What are the downsides of living in Folsom Ranch?
Folsom Ranch, Folsom scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.3/5).
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