Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
16%
Folsom
Folsom, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,113
Population
83,501
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Sacramento’s stylish and luxurious eastern suburb
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California Luxury
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Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Folsom combines outdoor recreation with city conveniences. The city features an extensive network of bike trails, including the American River Bike Trail connecting to Sacramento. Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma offer water sports and shoreline activities throughout the year. The historic district along Sutter Street preserves Gold Rush-era architecture, housing local businesses in its well-maintained buildings. Current rental options include both contemporary communities and properties in historic neighborhoods, with average monthly rents at $2,009 for one-bedroom units and $2,403 for two bedrooms.
Folsom's history as a Gold Rush settlement has transformed over time, with Intel Corporation now established as a major employer in the region. The Folsom Cordova Unified School District serves the area, while Folsom Lake College provides higher education opportunities. New development continues in the Folsom Plan Area south of Highway 50, which will expand residential options by 11,000 homes. Residents enjoy Livermore Community Park and the Johnny Cash Trail, which commemorates the musician's famous 1968 performance at Folsom State Prison. The city offers a California lifestyle that embraces both its historical roots and contemporary development.
Explore the City
Residents of Folsom have access to quality public education, such as Folsom High School.
Ed Mitchell Park in Folsom has a large playground with two slides.
There are ample walking paths in Ed Mitchell Park of Folsom, CA.
Folsom has traditional single-family homes.
Little Free Libraries are scattered all over Folsom, CA.
Being a relatively new park in Folsom, Econome Park is quickly gaining popularity.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$136,483
Average: $157,919
Education
34,405
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
41,157
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Folsom has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Folsom, CA is $1,682 for a studio, $2,101 for one bedroom, $2,471 for two bedrooms, and $2,923 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Folsom has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,101/month
771 Sq Ft
House
$3,264/month
1,978 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Folsom, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
600 Students
Public
Grades K-5
503 Students
Public
Grades K-5
490 Students
Public
Grades K-5
366 Students
Public
Grades K-5
598 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,508 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,628 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,901 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,782 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
- Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
- Sailor Bar County Park
- Lower Sunrise Recreational Area
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Sacramento International
Top Apartments in Folsom
Houses for Rent in Folsom
Property Management Companies in Folsom, CA
Greystar
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3,491
Communities
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960,425
Units
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891
Cities
3 Communities in Folsom
Sentinel Real Estate Corporation
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97
Communities
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26,139
Units
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74
Cities
2 Communities in Folsom
Woodmont Real Estate Services
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65
Communities
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10,400
Units
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33
Cities
2 Communities in Folsom
RCMI
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19
Communities
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2,939
Units
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15
Cities
2 Communities in Folsom
The Ezralow Company/First Pointe Management
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24
Communities
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5,041
Units
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14
Cities
2 Communities in Folsom
St Anton Multifamily, Inc.
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15
Communities
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2,221
Units
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12
Cities
2 Communities in Folsom
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.