Folsom 路 Relocation
Relocating to Folsom
A plan for moving to the Sacramento suburbs from out of the area, built around your job start date and your budget.
Relocating to Folsom: what you get
Relocating to Folsom gives you a city built around water and history: Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma for boating and trails, Historic Sutter Street for restaurants and a weekend farmers market, and the Folsom Powerhouse and the light rail line connecting it all to Sacramento. Employers such as Intel's Folsom campus bring many of the people who move here.
Relocating buyers can choose between established neighborhoods north of Highway 50 and new construction in Folsom Ranch to the south.
Why relocating buyers choose Living In Northern California for Folsom
Living In Northern California is a Realty of America team led by Rose and Steven Gonzales. We moved from the Bay Area to Rocklin ourselves in 2021, and we help others make the move, starting with a Zoom call, touring Folsom homes by live video, and coordinating the sale of your departing home so the timing works.
How a Folsom relocation works with us
- Zoom discovery call about your job, timeline and lifestyle.
- Neighborhood shortlist on both sides of Highway 50.
- Remote tours of resale homes and Folsom Ranch communities.
- Offer and contract, explained step by step.
- Move-in support, with Steven on the ground.
Download our free Sacramento suburbs relocation guide.
Folsom relocation: local context
Highway 50 is Folsom's main route, with downtown Sacramento about 25 to 40 minutes at peak times. Prices are higher than most Sacramento suburbs, summer lake traffic is real, and Folsom Ranch carries higher Mello-Roos than the older neighborhoods.
Compare relocating to El Dorado Hills and relocating to Rancho Cordova, see our Folsom guide, or contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the commute from Folsom to Sacramento?
About 25 to 40 minutes by car at peak times on Highway 50, or by light rail.
What major employers are in Folsom?
Intel's Folsom campus is the best known. Many residents also work in Rancho Cordova, Roseville and Sacramento.
Can I buy in Folsom before I move?
Yes. We tour by live video and plan an in-person trip when you can make one.
Folsom
What relocation looks like in Folsom
Sacramento County. Historic charm, Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma, and Folsom Ranch south of Highway 50.
Folsom combines historic charm, scenic views and outdoor recreation with modern amenities, with new homes growing in Folsom Ranch south of Highway 50.
- The homes
- Established neighborhoods north of Highway 50 such as Empire Ranch, Broadstone and Briggs Ranch, and the Folsom Ranch new construction area south of Highway 50, with builders including KB Home and Woodside Homes.
- Why people choose it
- Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma, a historic downtown on Sutter Street, an extensive paved trail network, and employers such as Intel's Folsom campus.
- Schools people ask about
- Folsom Cordova Unified School District serves the city, including Folsom High and Vista del Lago High. Confirm the assigned schools for any address.
- Getting around
- Highway 50 is the main route. Downtown Sacramento is about 25 to 40 minutes at peak times, and Sacramento Regional Transit light rail serves Folsom.
- Nearby
- Folsom Lake, Lake Natoma, Historic Folsom and Sutter Street, Palladio at Broadstone, the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary and SeaQuest Folsom.
- The trade-off
- Higher prices than most Sacramento suburbs, summer traffic near the lake, and Mello-Roos in Folsom Ranch.
Relocation: keep exploring
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