Rancho Diablo, Folsom, CA
At a glance
Rancho Diablo is ranked #6 of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom with an overall score of 3.7/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.4/5, 7th of 17 in Folsom) and curb appeal (3.7/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.5/5) and safety (3.4/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Rancho Diablo sits in Folsom's northwest quadrant, one of the established neighborhoods filling the ground between the older core and the Lake Natoma corridor. The housing is settled single-family stock on regular lots, with streets that have matured into full canopy and the low-key residential calm that characterizes this side of the city. It borders several of Folsom's older northwest pockets, so it reads as part of a continuous, leafy stretch rather than a walled-off enclave. Being interior and residential, it lacks a retail anchor of its own, and daily errands mean a short drive to the arterials. What it offers instead is quiet and shade, plus reasonable reach of the river and lake trails that edge this part of Folsom. Rancho Diablo is not a headline neighborhood, and that is rather the point. It is a steady, well-kept, tree-shaded piece of northwest Folsom that trades marquee amenities for the everyday comfort of established streets close to the water corridor.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.5
Public Spaces3.7
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 | |
| Carl H. Sundahl Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Folsom Hills Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Folsom Middle School | Middle | 6-8 | |
| 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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Rancho Diablo FAQs8 answers
Is Rancho Diablo a good place to live?
Rancho Diablo ranks 6th of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom with an overall Houseberry score of 3.7 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.4/5) and curb appeal (3.7/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.5/5) and safety (3.4/5).
Is Rancho Diablo safe?
Rancho Diablo, Folsom scores 3.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 8th of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom.
Which schools serve Rancho Diablo?
Schools serving Rancho Diablo, Folsom include Blanche Sprentz Elementary (3.2/5), Carl H. Sundahl Elementary (4.2/5), Folsom Hills Elementary (4.2/5), Folsom Middle School (4.4/5) and Folsom High School (4.6/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Rancho Diablo?
Rancho Diablo, Folsom receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 11th 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 Rancho Diablo walkable to shops and restaurants?
Rancho Diablo, Folsom scores 1.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 12th of 17 in Folsom.
What is Rancho Diablo known for?
Rancho Diablo, Folsom scores highest on schools (4.4/5).
How does Rancho Diablo compare to other Folsom neighborhoods?
Rancho Diablo ranks 6th of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom. It ranks 7th of 17 in Folsom for schools (4.4/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.5/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Folsom are Sierra Woods and Prairie Oaks.
What are the downsides of living in Rancho Diablo?
Rancho Diablo, Folsom scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.5/5) and safety (3.4/5).
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