Folsom, CA vs Hawthorne, 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
Hawthorne
60.4
#1937 nationally
Folsom leads in crime level (5.0 vs 19.9). Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 31). Folsom leads in median household income ($134,935 vs $72,298).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Folsom, CA | Hawthorne, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1378) | 60.4 (#1937) |
| Population | 84,782 | 83,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $763,818 | $881,878 |
| Median Household Income | $134,935 | $72,298 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 19.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+32.9 |
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-
60.4 Score
Hawthorne, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,878
Population
83,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
72
Pacific
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