Folsom, California

Folsom, CA is #2 on the list Top 100 Best Places to Raise a Family in the West in 2023, #25 on the list Top 100 Most Affordable U.S. Cities with Outstanding Education in 2023, #5 on the list Top 100 Best Places to Raise a Family in the West in 2021

Pros and Cons of living in Folsom, California according to Data

ProsCons
  • Within 10-50 miles from an airport
  • Government spending is high
  • Fast internet (fixed lines)
  • Fast internet (mobile)
  • Race diversity
  • Religion diversity
  • More people with STEM degrees
  • Higher educated people
  • Low hurricane risk
  • Low risk of severe storms
  • Low volcanic hazard risk
  • Low wildfire risk
  • Low cancer incidence rate
  • Low cancer mortality rate
  • High Math proficiency at Elementary schools
  • High Math proficiency at Middle schools
  • High proficiency in Reading and Language Arts at Elementary schools
  • High proficiency in Reading and Language Arts at Middle schools
  • Spelling Bee finalist(s) lived here
  • Finalists of Nationwide competitions in STEM subjects lived here
  • Low number of windy days (<6km/h)
  • Comfortable humidity (<60%)
  • Sunny
  • High property prices
  • Low occupation diversity
  • Substance abuse rate on the higher side
  • Fewer good air days
  • Dry weather

Pros and Cons of living in Folsom, California in reviews from users in their own words:

ProsCons
  • "great hiking/biking trails,ethnic&religious diversity, great shopping, quiet,safe, greatoutdoor weather, low flying insect population, friendly people, easy access to Folsom Lake, local live performance center "Harris Center""
  • "Safe city"
  • "much of summer is REALLY HOT!"
  • "Pleasant and peaceful"

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