Folsom is a city located in Sacramento County, California. Typically, people know it thanks to well-known Folsom Prison, and, of course, Lake named after it. Folsom is a city of moderate political views, as well as of highly-rated schools where children may obtain proficiency in many subjects due to highly-developed educational programs.

The total population there is 77K. People from nearby cities tend to relocate to Folsom and enjoy suburban infrastructure among others.

Folsom is rich in history. It was named after Joseph Libbey Folsom who managed to buy a rancho out there and develop a town that has been primarily inhabited by gold miners. Alongside it, Joseph Folsom increased the wealth of the city with the railway which has established a connection with Sacramento. In 1980, that railway was abandoned, however, residents returned it to life back in 2005.

Folsom is also famous for its close location to the Gold Rush spot. Tourists yearly visit it to dive into the spirit of gold miners who were desperate enough to find gold to prosper.

Another thing regarding the history of the city belongs to the Chinese American community which has been successfully hosted in Folsom. Unfortunately, their church was driven out of town in 1886 by arsonists.

What do you know about Folsom city? Most probably, your memory accommodates the knowledge about well-know Folsom Prison which has been established in 1880. The prison itself was considered a plan to build a hydroelectric dam using the power of prisoners.

Finally, this city is home to Folsom Lake which attracts people for fishing, picnicking, and general time-spending with a family.

Folsom has both very hot summers and cold winters. Averagely, it can boast 267 sunny days per year but 0 inches of snow, and 21 inches of rain. The temperature itself varies between 39°F to 95°F.

The diversity of ethnicity in Folsom is poor, there are fewer people of other nationalities. Folsom accommodates approximately 74% of White, 5% of African American, less than 1% of Native Americans, 12% of Asians, and 11% of Hispanic and Latino people. As per residents’ feedback, they lack the acknowledgment of other nationalities and find it quite hard to find a community of interests. People are more family-oriented and adults are into work or time-spending at home. Young adults are more open in terms of activities in the city.

One of the most popular education establishments is Folsom Lake College. Alongside college, there are 3 high schools and 4 middle ones.

In general, their education system is decent, and parents report the high levels of knowledge their children obtain at schools.

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• Folsom Lake. This place attracts people for bicycling, boating, fishing, picnicking. There you may find a camp zone with over 60 sites available. The total area is 19,000 acres.
• Sutter Street. It is a great place to dive into the 1850s’ history. The district itself reminds you about the previous century history with its buildings, designs. As of now, it is rich in modern establishments as well that provide tourists with dining and shopping experiences.
• Prison Museum. You may see artifacts, photos as well as contraband items that belonged to the prisoners. The admission fee is only 2$ per person.
• Zoo. What about time-spending overlooking the animals? Their zoo is a perfect spot to spend time with children. Bears, coyotes, tigers and many more to see there.
• Harris Center. This is an art and culture center in Folsom. There are shows, events, and performances ongoing every year.

People who live there have mostly pleasant words about the city such as — Clean, Friendly, Supportive, Safe. There are some drawbacks, however, they are typical for any city in Sacramento. It concerns a lack of diversity for some ethnic groups, and there are fewer job opportunities. Folsom fits those who come to retire or spend calm days in their living after hustle and bustle from megapolises.

As for the distinctive features of this city, residents mention a great number of movie theatres, a zoo, lake, and shopping malls where you may spend time enjoying the shopping and simultaneously a dining experience.

The median home price is $624K.

All in all, it is a safe city with low crime rates. If there are any criminal events, they are most likely to be linked to property robbery. As for assaults, and murder, it is quite calm, as the police department structure is very wide to service more than the whole city. Folsom rankings: 61 out of 525 as the Best For Living in California, 80 out of 525 as the Best for Raising a Family Unit in California, and 91 out of 525 as the Best for Young Adults to Pursue a Career in California — as per Niche.