Willow Springs, Folsom, CA
At a glance
Willow Springs is ranked #10 of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom with an overall score of 3.6/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.3/5, 10th of 17 in Folsom) and curb appeal (3.7/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.3/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Willow Springs is a smaller southwest Folsom neighborhood wedged among Prairie Oaks, Los Cerros, and the larger Broadstone community, part of the established residential fabric that fills the middle-southern part of the city. The homes are consistent single-family stock on manageable lots, streets that have matured into good shade, and the tidy, settled feel that defines much of Folsom away from the freeway. Its central-south position keeps the East Bidwell shopping and the light rail line both within an easy drive. Being an interior neighborhood, it has no retail or standout park of its own, so amenities mean heading to the nearby arterials or over to Broadstone's shopping core. It is a quiet residential pocket rather than a destination. Willow Springs works as a well-located, well-kept place to land without paying for a marquee address. You sit close to the south side's shopping, schools, and transit while keeping the calm of an established interior neighborhood, which for many Folsom buyers is exactly the right compromise.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.3
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.7
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Ridge 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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Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.
Willow Springs FAQs8 answers
Is Willow Springs a good place to live?
Willow Springs ranks 10th of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom with an overall Houseberry score of 3.6 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.3/5) and curb appeal (3.7/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.3/5).
Is Willow Springs safe?
Willow Springs, Folsom scores 3.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 7th of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom.
Which schools serve Willow Springs?
Schools serving Willow Springs, Folsom include Gold Ridge Elementary (3.5/5), 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 Willow Springs?
Willow Springs, Folsom receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 6th 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 Willow Springs walkable to shops and restaurants?
Willow Springs, Folsom scores 1.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 15th of 17 in Folsom.
What is Willow Springs known for?
Willow Springs, Folsom scores highest on schools (4.3/5).
How does Willow Springs compare to other Folsom neighborhoods?
Willow Springs ranks 10th of 17 neighborhoods in Folsom. It ranks 10th of 17 in Folsom for schools (4.3/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Folsom are Empire Ranch and Briggs Ranch.
What are the downsides of living in Willow Springs?
Willow Springs, Folsom scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.3/5).
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