Prairie Oaks, Folsom, CA
At a glance
Prairie Oaks is ranked #8 of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom with an overall score of 3.6/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.2/5, 12th of 17 in Folsom) and curb appeal (3.6/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (2.4/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Prairie Oaks is a mid-sized established neighborhood in southwest Folsom, sitting between Natoma Station and the central tracts along the older residential grain of the city. The homes are settled single-family stock on regular lots, streets grown in with mature trees, and the quiet, unflashy character of a neighborhood lived in for a good while. It borders several of Folsom's small southwest pockets, so it reads as part of a continuous established stretch. Its downside is the ordinary one for interior Folsom: no retail or park anchor of its own, which means daily errands are a short drive to the surrounding arterials. There is nothing to walk to within the neighborhood itself. The appeal is steadiness and shade a step below the golf-and-lake premiums. Prairie Oaks gives you well-kept, tree-canopied southwest Folsom close to the light rail line and the Lake Natoma side of the city, without the price the marquee addresses carry. It is a low-drama corner of the map.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.4
Public Spaces3.5
Curb Appeal3.6
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 | |
| Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Folsom Middle School | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Sutter Middle School | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Folsom High School | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Prairie Oaks FAQs8 answers
Is Prairie Oaks a good place to live?
Prairie Oaks ranks 8th of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom with an overall Houseberry score of 3.6 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.2/5) and curb appeal (3.6/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (2.4/5).
Is Prairie Oaks safe?
Prairie Oaks, Folsom scores 3.6 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 5th of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom.
Which schools serve Prairie Oaks?
Schools serving Prairie Oaks, Folsom include Blanche Sprentz Elementary (3.2/5), Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary (4.4/5), Folsom Middle School (4.4/5), Sutter Middle School (4.1/5) and Folsom High School (4.6/5).
What is the weather like in Prairie Oaks?
Prairie Oaks, Folsom receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 3rd 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 Prairie Oaks walkable to shops and restaurants?
Prairie Oaks, Folsom scores 2.4 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, 13th of 17 in Folsom.
What is Prairie Oaks known for?
Prairie Oaks, Folsom scores highest on schools (4.2/5).
How does Prairie Oaks compare to other Folsom neighborhoods?
Prairie Oaks ranks 8th of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom. It ranks 12th of 17 in Folsom for schools (4.2/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.4/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Folsom are The Island and Willow Springs.
What are the downsides of living in Prairie Oaks?
Prairie Oaks, Folsom scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.4/5).
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