Folsom, CA vs Poway, 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

vs

Poway

66.1

#1587 nationally

Poway leads in crime level (3.7 vs 5.0). Folsom leads in cost of living index (165 vs 179). Folsom leads in walk score (31 vs 30).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Folsom, CA Poway, CA
WhereAtHome Score 67.8 (#1378) 66.1 (#1587)
Population 84,782 48,051
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $763,818 $1,225,939
Median Household Income $134,935 $135,605
Average Commute 26.1 min 25.6 min
Walk Score 31 30
Crime Level 5.0 3.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 165 179
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+19.7 D+16.8