Folsom, California has an overall cost of living index of 109.1, which is 9.1 points above the US average of 100 — making it pricier than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $2,352 per month, while the typical home is valued around $755,200. Households earn a median of $139,804 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$139,804
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,352
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$755,200
Median Home Value
Census ACS
109.1
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
109.1
Goods
104.9
Rents / Housing
133.4
Services
138.3
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $149,340 |
| Registered Nurse | $163,020 |
| Elementary Teacher | $87,840 |
| Electrician | $81,750 |
| Accountant | $94,200 |
| Plumber | $74,420 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $343,300 |
| Civil Engineer | $128,770 |
| Operations Manager | $140,620 |
| Market Research Analyst | $89,290 |
| Health Services Manager | $159,880 |
| Truck Driver | $60,880 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
83,916
Latest estimate
Median Age
41 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,160
Per month
Avg Home Value
$578,650
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 95630 | — | $2,164 | $673,000 |
| ZIP 95670 | — | $1,587 | $432,900 |
| ZIP 95671 | — | $2,184 | — |
| ZIP 95683 | — | $2,437 | $619,300 |
| ZIP 95742 | — | $2,429 | $589,400 |
Healthcare Score
32.5
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
97.5%
Folsom has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 109.1. The US national average is 100, so Folsom is 9.1 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in Folsom is $2,352 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Folsom is $139,804 per year.
The median home value in Folsom is $755,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Folsom is not yet available.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
