Folsom, CA vs Santa Fe Springs, 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
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Folsom leads in crime level (5.0 vs 24.8). Folsom leads in median household income ($134,935 vs $81,500). Folsom leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Folsom, CA | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1378) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 84,782 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $763,818 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $134,935 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs 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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F
55 Score
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,501
Population
20,174
Crime
High
Median Income
$81,500
Pacific
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