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Living in Folsom

Folsom is a city in the United States, with a population of 83,916 in July 2026. There were 6,483 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$2,352 per month and the median home value was US$755,200.

Last checked 2026-09-2437 sources

Population91,983people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary5,487EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent2,067EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate6.29%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,635offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 3% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean5.95µg/m³country median 7.0 — 15% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Folsom?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 69.8%, and the vacancy rate was 2.93% in July 2026. 46.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Folsom recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet24Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan25Official · national market
Median gross rent$2,352/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent46.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)2.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,857 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics13Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)2,175 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent2,067 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes1,117 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)14Official

Is Folsom a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–57%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–63%
Student42%strong on education, weak on work · range 32–52%
Family40%strong on family, weak on cost · range 31–49%
Retirement44%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 34–54%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

18.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 16,942 of 91,983 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$139,804 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Folsom is 6.3%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income139,804 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband86.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with a broadband subscription95.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households without internet2.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with satellite internet6.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Median gross salary5,487 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)27Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,415 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov26Official
Unemployment rate6.29 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Folsom?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €4,415 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,165of €3,422 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,422
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €2,175
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,165
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Folsom Salary needed to live in Folsom

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Folsom. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Folsom. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher93.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Schools102 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count18Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents26.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio239 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio16Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents6,483 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio16Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,696 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio16Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Folsom when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesFolsom highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Folsom highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Folsom1,635
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,635 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting15Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents102.6 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics13Official
Recorded violent crimes145 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)14Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time26.64 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers walking to work1.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Nearest airportMHR3 Aug 2026OurAirports21Official
Distance to nearest airport17 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports21Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Folsom. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Folsom.

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Climate and air quality

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Folsom is 6.0 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.95 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202412Official
Monthly extreme high temperatureJan 25.11 · Feb 24.83 · Mar 28.57 · Apr 34.07 · May 41.42 · Jun 44.43 · Jul 46.65 · Aug 44.5 · Sep 45.92 · Oct 41.59 · Nov 30.59 · Dec 24.48 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center17Official
Monthly extreme low temperatureJan -4.21 · Feb -3.19 · Mar -1.59 · Apr 0.78 · May 3.57 · Jun 6.98 · Jul 10.47 · Aug 11.1 · Sep 8.34 · Oct 4.49 · Nov -3.23 · Dec -4.59 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center17Official
Average temperature by monthJan 8.94 · Feb 9.94 · Mar 11.95 · Apr 14.11 · May 18.17 · Jun 22.67 · Jul 25.53 · Aug 24.84 · Sep 23.08 · Oct 18.5 · Nov 12.8 · Dec 8.75 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 109.7 · Feb 105.7 · Mar 83.82 · Apr 46.74 · May 24.13 · Jun 7.37 · Jul 0 · Aug 0.762 · Sep 2.79 · Oct 23.37 · Nov 41.66 · Dec 85.34 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information20Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading38.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean7.56 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites11 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Maximum July temperature26.84 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals19Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature15.8 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals19Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature8.12 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals19Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 16,942 is not 7.8% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area72.21 km²31 Dec 2026TIGERweb Places (2026 BAS vintage) — AREALAND22Official
Foreign-resident share7.79 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)9Official
Foreign residents16,942 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density1,274 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau10Official
Population91,983 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program23Official
Population covered by crime statistics89,999 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)14Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value755,200 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Owner-occupied homes69.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Labour force participation rate62.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Residents born abroad20.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents12.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Non-citizens, share of residents7.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Flu vaccination coverage65.54 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage7Official
Mammography screening coverage75.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate8Official
Residents without health insurance2.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher54.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics13Official
Households with a vehicle available96.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers aged 16 and over38,581 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers mainly working from home31.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households using cellular data plans91.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

Alternatives for people set on Folsom

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Rocklin as a Folsom alternative in the same region

16 km away, better on 2 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 4.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,068 Rocklin vs 1,635 Folsom−35%
  • Unemployment: 4.5% Rocklin vs 6.3% Folsom−29%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,655 Rocklin vs €5,487 Folsom−15%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Rocklin vs 7.8% Folsom−21%
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.9 µg/m³ Rocklin vs 5.9 µg/m³ Folsom+16%
  • Nearest airport: 20.0 km Rocklin vs 17.0 km Folsom+18%
  • Residents: 76,821 Rocklin vs 91,983 Folsom−16%

Frederick as a Folsom alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 3740 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,032 Frederick vs €5,487 Folsom−27%
  • Unemployment: 3.9% Frederick vs 6.3% Folsom−38%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,080 Frederick vs 1,635 Folsom+27%
  • Nearest airport: 3.0 km Frederick vs 17.0 km Folsom−82%
  • Median gross pay, region: €5,251 Frederick vs €4,415 Folsom+19%
  • Annual PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³ Frederick vs 5.9 µg/m³ Folsom−20%
  • Foreign residents: 9.1% Frederick vs 7.8% Folsom+17%

Cities near Folsom

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Orangevale 5.0 km away
Rent
1,785 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,187 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
El Dorado Hills 6.7 km away
Rent
2,358 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
6,543 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Granite Bay 8.7 km away
Rent
2,531 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
6,723 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Fair Oaks 9.1 km away
Rent
1,765 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,691 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Gold River 9.5 km away
Rent
2,262 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
8,698 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Roseville 14.5 km away
Salary
4,744 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31
Carmichael 14.7 km away
Rent
1,572 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,718 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Folsom?

The median gross salary is 4,415 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Folsom?

The unemployment rate is 6.29 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Folsom?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.95 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Folsom?

Police recorded 1,635 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Folsom?

The published population is 91,983 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Folsom?

16,942 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Folsom a good place to live?

Folsom may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Folsom?

Orangevale, El Dorado Hills, Granite Bay, Fair Oaks, Gold River are near Folsom. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Folsom, United States: population, rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 52ba3a3383d1d5ddc2d83e2e5a2c8d77]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/folsom/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Folsom, United States: population, rent, salary, jobs},
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