Folsom, CA vs San Jose, CA
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
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
San Jose leads in walk score (51 vs 31). Folsom leads in cost of living index (165 vs 198). Folsom leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Folsom, CA | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1378) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 84,782 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $763,818 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $134,935 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+40.0 |
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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D
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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