I've lived and worked in Folsom for decades, and it's still one of the best decisions I ever made. There's a rare mix here "” the historic charm of Sutter Street and the Gold Rush-era district sits right alongside modern neighborhoods, top-rated schools, and easy access to Folsom Lake and the American River. I've watched this city grow, and it's held onto its community feel the whole way through. As a real estate broker working at RE/MAX Gold in Folsom for over 26 years, I can say with confidence: people don't just move to Folsom, they stay. The schools, the parks, the lake, the small-town feel with big-city access "” it all adds up. If you're considering a move here, you're considering one of the best communities in the region. "” Cynthia Mittleider, Broker Associate, RE/MAX Gold
Folsom, CA Housing Market & City Data
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Housing & Demographic Overview
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HOUSING DATA (September 2026)
HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW
EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS
EDUCATION
- No Highschool Degree or GED6.2%
- Highschool Education13.1%
- Some College29.6%
- Bachelors Degree30.6%
- Graduate Degree20.6%
- Total College or Above51.2%
- Stem Degree54.8%
GENDER BREAKDOWN
- Male51.8%
- Female48.2%
MARITAL STATUS
- Married56.7%
- Divorced12.7%
- Never Married26.6%
- Widowed4.1%
CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN
CITY DATA
AGE BREAKDOWN
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 26.0% |
| 19–29 | 10.1% |
| 30–39 | 12.8% |
| 40–49 | 17.9% |
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| 50–59 | 14.8% |
| 60–69 | 10.0% |
| 70–79 | 5.5% |
| 80+ | 3.1% |
WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER
WORKFORCE
ETHNICITY
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Neighborhoods in Folsom, CA
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Empire Ranch Village ↗
- Median asking price
- $800,000
- / sq ft
- $379
- Active listings
- 24
- properties in discovery sample
- 124
ANearby schools · estimated
8.2/10 · 9 schools
American River Canyon ↗
- Median asking price
- $1,099,950
- / sq ft
- $356
- Active listings
- 17
- properties in discovery sample
- 97
BNearby schools · estimated
7.4/10 · 14 schools
Broadstone ↗
- Median asking price
- $679,000
- / sq ft
- $402
- Active listings
- 18
- properties in discovery sample
- 65
ANearby schools · estimated
8/10 · 4 schools
The Parkway ↗
- Median asking price
- $925,000
- / sq ft
- $331
- Active listings
- 7
- properties in discovery sample
- 27
ANearby schools · estimated
8/10 · 5 schools
Beacon Hill ↗
- Median asking price
- $774,500
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 19
ANearby schools · estimated
8.5/10 · 4 schools
Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.
About these neighborhood estimates
Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.
Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.
Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.