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Folsom, CA vs Orangevale, CA

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Are people in Orangevale older or younger than people in Folsom?
- The Median Age in Orangevale is 1.2 years older than in Folsom.

Are housing costs cheaper in Orangevale or Folsom?
- Orangevale housing costs are 27.5% less expensive than Folsom housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Orangevale or Folsom?
- The average commute for residents of Orangevale is 2.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Folsom.

Things to do in Folsom?
Folsom, California is a beautiful city located in Sacramento County, the ideal spot for outdoor activities due to its landscape filled with parks and trails such as Folsom Lake State Recreation Area or Beal's Point.

Things to do in Orangevale?
Orangevale CA is situated right next door to Sacramento’s bustling metropolis making it desirable place live close enough enjoy all state capital has offer but not removed colorful charm

 Folsom, CAOrangevale, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,729329,725,481
 Median Income$128,421  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$723,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.7  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Folsom    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Folsom has the worst air quality of any city in the Sacramento region per Sac Metro Air Quality Management. Do not move there if u have any respiratory issues, or u like  More

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Over 12 years ago

Folsom is a great little town of about 70,000 people. A half hour from Sacramento, an hour and a half from Tahoe, it sits in a good location at about 320 feet altitude.  More

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I think Folsom is ideal in many ways but it shares Sacramento's lousy air quality (1.5 out of 100 per this site). Sometimes it's worse than Sacramento when a smog  More

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Reviews for Orangevale    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Light rain throughout the year. Spring and fall are unbeatable. Summer is deffinately Hot, but with so many options to go camping and swimming, cooling off is never  More

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Over 16 years ago

Another comment from an Orangevale resident complains about the diminishing of rural character and the coming of compact development. Unfortunately, I cannot endorse  More

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Over 17 years ago

Think twice before purchasing property in one of the more expensive places to live. Orangevale is losing its small town flavor while be buffeted or "tucked into" other  More

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