Why People Love Folsom
Looking to move to the Sacramento area? Folsom may just be the perfect place to call home. While it's technically a city, it feels more like a town with plenty to love.
In this week's Granite Bay Market Minute, Leah Brown explores what draws buyers to Folsom — from excellent schools and a historic downtown to Folsom Lake access and a growing tech industry.
What Makes Folsom Special
- Excellent schools — consistently top-rated in the Sacramento region
- Great restaurants and shopping — Palladio, Folsom Premium Outlets, and a charming historic Sutter Street
- Folsom Lake access — outdoor recreation right in your backyard
- Tech industry — major employers including Intel, offering strong local job opportunities
- ~90,000 residents — much larger than Granite Bay's 23,000, with a wider variety of housing options
Folsom Market Data (2025 – Q1 2026)
- Median home price: ~$780,000 — about $450,000 less than Granite Bay
- Median home size: ~2,100 sq ft
- Average price per sq ft: ~$372
- Cash sales: ~20% of transactions
With options ranging from luxury homes to tract neighborhoods, well-established communities to new construction, Folsom offers something for nearly every buyer. And like Granite Bay, El Dorado Hills, and Loomis, it's a wonderful place to call home.
Interested in learning more about the Folsom Lake communities? Give us a call — we'd love to help you explore your options.
Leah Brown | Powell Real Estate
DRE 02105850 | 916.622.6316
www.PowellRealEstateCA.com
