Natoma Station, Folsom, CA
At a glance
Natoma Station is ranked #15 of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom with an overall score of 3.1/5. Its standout factors are public spaces (3.7/5) and curb appeal (3.6/5). It ranks 16th of 17 in Folsom for schools. The trade-offs are safety (3.0/5) and nearby merchants (3.4/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Natoma Station occupies southwest Folsom near the light rail line and the Lake Natoma corridor, a 1990s planned community that took its name and layout from the rail it grew up beside. The homes are consistent single-family stock of that era on tidy, HOA-influenced streets, and the neighborhood sits within reach of a light rail platform, a rarer amenity in car-first Folsom than newcomers expect. Shopping along the nearby arterials and the lake trails are both close. The catch is that proximity to the rail and the main roads brings the usual edge effects: some blocks sit near the busier corridors and carry that traffic. The housing, now three decades on, is solid but no longer new. Natoma Station's pitch is practical: established, well-kept streets with genuine transit access and the Lake Natoma corridor a short hop away. For anyone in Folsom who actually intends to use the light rail rather than admire it from a distance, this is one of the more sensible places in the city to sit.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.4
Public Spaces3.7
Curb Appeal3.6
Overall Amenities score: 3.6
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Heights Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Mission Avenue Open Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Orangevale Open K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Twin Lakes Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Natoma Station Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Sutter Middle School | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Bella Vista High | High | 9-12 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 | |
| Folsom High School | High | 9-12 |
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Natoma Station FAQs7 answers
Is Natoma Station a good place to live?
Natoma Station ranks 15th of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom with an overall Houseberry score of 3.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are public spaces (3.7/5) and curb appeal (3.6/5). The trade-offs are safety (3.0/5) and nearby merchants (3.4/5).
Is Natoma Station safe?
Natoma Station, Folsom scores 3.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 14th of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom.
Which schools serve Natoma Station?
Schools serving Natoma Station, Folsom include Cambridge Heights Elementary (3.5/5), James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary (3.0/5), Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary (3.1/5), Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary (3.8/5) and Mission Avenue Open Elementary (3.0/5). 8 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Natoma Station?
Natoma Station, Folsom receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 2nd 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 23 inches a year.
Is Natoma Station walkable to shops and restaurants?
Natoma Station, Folsom scores 3.4 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, 6th of 17 in Folsom.
How does Natoma Station compare to other Folsom neighborhoods?
Natoma Station ranks 15th of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom. It ranks 16th of 17 in Folsom for schools (3.6/5) and scores lowest on safety (3.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Folsom are Empire Ranch and Briggs Ranch.
What are the downsides of living in Natoma Station?
Natoma Station, Folsom scores lowest on safety (3.0/5) and nearby merchants (3.4/5).
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