FolsomCalifornia
Folsom is a city in northeastern Sacramento County, California, United States. A population estimate on January 1, 2026, puts the city's population at 95,680 residents..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Folsom
Set in the northern part of California, Folsom is a thriving city with an estimated population of 88,091. It stands among the 500 most populous places in the United States (#406 nationwide).
Officially, Folsom is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 27.88 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,160 residents per square mile.
What Makes Folsom Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Folsom — but the California one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 88,091.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Folsom
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Folsom
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Folsom History Museum · Museum
- Folsom Powerhouse Museum · Museum
- Folsom Prison Museum · Museum
- Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary · Zoo
- Folsom Railroad Museum · Museum
- Norcal Aquarium And Wildlife Center · Aquarium
- Painted · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Folsom
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Folsom
- Blanche Sprentz Elementary
- Carl H. Sundahl Elementary
- Empire Oaks Elementary
- Folsom High
- Folsom Hills Elementary
- Folsom Lake High
- Folsom Middle
- Gold Ridge Elementary
- Natoma Station Elementary
- Oak Chan Elementary
- Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary
- Sutter Middle
- Theodore Judah Elementary
- Vista del Lago High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Mercy Hospital Of Folsom ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.