Los Cerros, Folsom, CA
At a glance
Los Cerros is ranked #11 of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.2/5, 13th of 17 in Folsom) and curb appeal (3.7/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.8/5) and safety (3.2/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Los Cerros is one of the smaller, older pockets in the middle of Folsom, tucked between the larger master-planned tracts that grew up around it. The homes here date mostly to Folsom's earlier residential push, single-family stock on modest lots, and the streets have had decades to settle in and green up. Its central position is the practical draw: you sit roughly equidistant from the East Bidwell retail run, the light rail line, and the freeway. Because it predates the big planned communities nearby, Los Cerros feels less engineered than Broadstone or Willow Creek, with a plainer, lived-in streetscape rather than uniform new stucco. The upside of that age is canopy and quiet interior blocks. The tradeoff is that a few homes show their years, and there is no marquee park stitched into the plan. What Los Cerros trades flash for is position. You get the ring of Folsom's amenities without paying the premium of the golf or lake-edge addresses, and the everyday errands most of the city drives to are all a short hop from here.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.8
Public Spaces3.5
Curb Appeal3.7
Overall Amenities score: 3.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanche Sprentz Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Gold Ridge Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Folsom Middle School | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Folsom High School | High | 9-12 |
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Los Cerros FAQs8 answers
Is Los Cerros a good place to live?
Los Cerros ranks 11th of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.2/5) and curb appeal (3.7/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.8/5) and safety (3.2/5).
Is Los Cerros safe?
Los Cerros, Folsom scores 3.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 9th of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom.
Which schools serve Los Cerros?
Schools serving Los Cerros, Folsom include Blanche Sprentz Elementary (3.2/5), Gold Ridge Elementary (3.5/5), Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary (4.4/5), Folsom Middle School (4.4/5) and Folsom High School (4.6/5).
What is the weather like in Los Cerros?
Los Cerros, Folsom receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 9th 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 Los Cerros walkable to shops and restaurants?
Los Cerros, Folsom scores 1.8 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, 14th of 17 in Folsom.
What is Los Cerros known for?
Los Cerros, Folsom scores highest on schools (4.2/5).
How does Los Cerros compare to other Folsom neighborhoods?
Los Cerros ranks 11th of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom. It ranks 13th of 17 in Folsom for schools (4.2/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.8/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Folsom are Empire Ranch and Briggs Ranch.
What are the downsides of living in Los Cerros?
Los Cerros, Folsom scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.8/5) and safety (3.2/5).
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