Folsom 59 Below average
Folsom Livability #121 ranked city in New Mexico#19,380 ranked city in the USARanks better than 33% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Folsom

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • Employment

    This area excels in the employment category with a score well above average, primarily due to the higher median home income, per capita income and low unemployment rates.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Crime

    This area exhibits elevated crime rates per 100,000 residents, which may suggest it's a potentially unsafe place to reside. These rates encompass both property and violent crimes.

  • Housing

    A subpar score in the housing category may indicate that this area struggles with housing affordability, sluggish appreciation rates and home values lower than the national average.

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      Folsom transportation information

      Statistic Folsom New Mexico National
      Average one way commute0min22min26min
      Workers who drive to work67.6%79.8%76.4%
      Workers who carpool18.9%10.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.7%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%2.2%2.8%
      Working from home13.5%4.7%4.6%
      Source: The Folsom, NM data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).