Folsom, CA vs Fort Mill, SC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Folsom
67.8
#1378 nationally
Fort Mill
72.6
#858 nationally
Fort Mill leads in crime level (1.3 vs 5.0). Fort Mill leads in cost of living index (115 vs 165). Folsom leads in median household income ($134,935 vs $128,125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Folsom, CA | Fort Mill, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1378) | 72.6 (#858) |
| Population | 84,782 | 33,626 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $763,818 | $529,805 |
| Median Household Income | $134,935 | $128,125 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | R+19.1 |
Data coverage note: Fort Mill is missing data for 1 metric that Folsom has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.8 Score
Folsom, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,818
Population
84,782
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Pacific
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C-
72.6 Score
Fort Mill, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,805
Population
33,626
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$128,125
Southeast
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