Urban-Rural Index Ranking — Folsom

Updated June 22, 2026

See how neighborhoods in Folsom compare on urban-rural index. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How urban-rural index is measured →

Top Urban-Rural Index Neighborhoods — Ranked

#1
American River Canyon7.3

Wooded areas and scattered homes characterize this area, providing a slightly more open and rural feel than the Folsom average according to iHuus data.

#2
American River Canyon North7.3

Spacious landscapes and dense woodland define this area, providing a more rural feel than the typical Folsom suburb. Residents can expect a mix of low-density residential estates and significant undeveloped canyon land according to iHuus data.

#3
Briggs Ranch7.1

Expansive open spaces and oak savannas characterize much of the area, providing a landscape that is slightly more rural than the Folsom average. Residential pockets range from dense suburban layouts to scattered homes nestled among woodlands and large open fields.

#4
Empire Ranch7

#5
Historic Folsom7

#6
The Parkway6.8

#7
Lexington Hills6.8

#8
Central District6.6

#9
Broadstone6.5

#10
Natoma Station6.5

Full Folsom Urban-Rural Index Ranking

City average:6.98— scores above this beat the city average
NeighborhoodScoreCity Rankvs. City Avg
American River Canyon7.3#1+0.3 ↑
American River Canyon North7.3#2+0.3 ↑
Briggs Ranch7.1#3+0.1 ↑
Empire Ranch7#4—
Historic Folsom7#5—
The Parkway6.8#6-0.2 ↓
Lexington Hills6.8#7-0.2 ↓
Central District6.6#8-0.4 ↓
Broadstone6.5#9-0.5 ↓
Natoma Station6.5#10-0.5 ↓
Prairie Oaks6.5#11-0.5 ↓
Willow Springs6.5#12-0.5 ↓

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