Willow Creek, Folsom, CA
At a glance
Willow Creek is ranked #3 of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom with an overall score of 3.9/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.4/5, 5th of 17 in Folsom) and curb appeal (4.0/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.4/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Willow Creek spreads across a large stretch of northeast Folsom, one of the master-planned communities that gave the city its reputation for orderly, well-kept suburbia. The homes are largely 1990s and early-2000s single-family, arranged on curving streets with community greenbelts and the kind of consistent frontage upkeep that comes with an active HOA. A creek corridor and connecting trails thread through parts of the neighborhood, giving it more green structure than the average tract. Its size means variety, from smaller homes near the arterials to larger ones on the interior, and the busier edges along the main roads carry the traffic you would expect for a neighborhood this central. The interior blocks, by contrast, stay quiet and shaded. Willow Creek's appeal is the balance it strikes: planned-community predictability and greenbelt access without the price step-up of the golf or lake-edge enclaves. It sits close to the East Bidwell shopping spine and the schools much of the city organizes around, which is why it stays one of Folsom's steadiest neighborhoods to come looking for by name.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.4
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal4
Overall Amenities score: 3.5
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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 | |
| Oak Chan Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Folsom Hills Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Empire Oaks 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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Willow Creek FAQs8 answers
Is Willow Creek a good place to live?
Willow Creek ranks 3rd of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom with an overall Houseberry score of 3.9 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.4/5) and curb appeal (4.0/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.4/5).
Is Willow Creek safe?
Willow Creek, Folsom scores 3.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 4th of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom.
Which schools serve Willow Creek?
Schools serving Willow Creek, Folsom include Blanche Sprentz Elementary (3.2/5), Gold Ridge Elementary (3.5/5), Oak Chan Elementary (4.3/5), Folsom Hills Elementary (4.2/5) and Empire Oaks Elementary (4.5/5). 3 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Willow Creek?
Willow Creek, Folsom receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 13th 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 Willow Creek walkable to shops and restaurants?
Willow Creek, Folsom scores 1.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.5 out of 5, 9th of 17 in Folsom.
What is Willow Creek known for?
Willow Creek, Folsom scores highest on schools (4.4/5) and curb appeal (4.0/5).
How does Willow Creek compare to other Folsom neighborhoods?
Willow Creek ranks 3rd of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom. It ranks 5th of 17 in Folsom for schools (4.4/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Folsom are Folsom Ranch and Broadstone.
What are the downsides of living in Willow Creek?
Willow Creek, Folsom scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5).
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