Folsom
Folsom is conveniently located 21 miles east of California's state capitol in Sacramento and about halfway between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. Situated on U.S. Highway 50, Folsom is 42 minutes from Sacramento International Airport and even closer to Mather Air Cargo/General Aviation airport. The regional light rail system's extension to Folsom is now in service and there are currently three stations in Folsom. They are located along Folsom Blvd. at Historic Folsom, Glenn Dr. and Iron Point Rd.

Folsom has experienced a steady population growth, largely due to excellent job opportunities, outstanding residential neighborhoods and diverse recreational amenities. Currently, the City has 57,233 residents and is expected to reach a build-out population of a little more than 69,333 residents about 2009.

Folsom is bordered on the north by Folsom Lake, an 18,000-acre recreational area that draws more than two million visitors a year. The town also is intersected by a wide stretch of the American River called Lake Natoma, which is ringed by walking, biking, and equestrian trails. Both bodies of water are popular places to sail a boat, catch a fish, or find a quiet, sandy spot to swim or sunbathe. Folsom has miles of preserved wetlands and creeks, also bordered by developed trails, rolling hills, and an abundance of beautiful views.

Because of its location, Folsom is considered a gateway to the Sierra Mountains. The foothill county of El Dorado, famous for its wineries and apple orchards, is just minutes away; South Lake Tahoe, with its gambling casinos, winter ski resorts, and summer recreation, is only 85 miles to the east and San Francisco is approximately 110 miles to the west.

Originally a gold mining town, and the site of the first passenger rail terminal west of the Rockies, Folsom is steeped in a rich and colorful history. The City's Historic District consists of fine homes and historic landmarks from this era, as well as the City's original downtown, now an eclectic collection of antique stores, gift shops, art galleries, and restaurants.

City Services
Folsom has a stable economy, with the City maintaining balanced budgets, including surpluses and reserves over the past several years. City leaders are widely respected for allowing business and residential development to proceed, but in a controlled and thoughtful manner.

City services are top-of-the-line. The City has its own exceptional Police and Fire Departments, Public Works Department, and Community Development Department. Folsom has an exceedingly low crime rate - in fact, Folsom's crime rate is the lowest in all of Northern California, according to FBI and Department of Justice statistics. The City's new Utilities Department provides water, sewer and garbage collection services to residents and businesses in the community. The City's award-winning Parks and Recreation Department has won numerous awards for its programs and facilities.

Major Employers
Folsom's major employers represent a diverse base of businesses, from industry-leading high technology to food manufacturers, retail, health care and education. Major employers include Intel Corporation, Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, Mercy Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, Maximus, Verizon, Costco, Walmart, Folsom State Prison, Home Depot, Mervyn's, Target, Lowe's, Trader Joe's, Kohl's, Best Buy, Winco, REI, Sam's Club, Video Products Distributors and Cal-ISO.

Schools
Folsom has excellent schools administered under the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District. The fully accredited Folsom Lake College is currently undergoing a major expansion that will see enrollment increase from 7,461 currently to between 15,000 and 20,000. In 2007, Folsom Lake College was noted as being one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the State and was ranked in the top ten in the Nation.

Quality of Life
Residents and visitors alike enjoy Folsom's many recreational amenities including 19 miles of paved pedestrian and bicycle trails, Folsom Lake recreational activities, a new Aquatic Center featuring a 50-meter Olympic pool, a beautiful new 18-hole golf course, a City Zoo Sanctuary and 42 parks encompassing almost 300 acres. Folsom is also home to many outstanding restaurants, diverse shopping experiences, historic sites and numerous special events and activities.