Folsom, CA vs Union City, 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
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Folsom leads in crime level (5.0 vs 11.2). Union City leads in walk score (47 vs 31). Folsom leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Folsom, CA | Union City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1378) | 60 (#1943) |
| Population | 84,782 | 65,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $763,818 | $1,223,080 |
| Median Household Income | $134,935 | $138,013 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+53.6 |
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 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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