The Town FilesFolsom, Louisiana
Village in St. Tammany Parish · population 769 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $226,000
- Household income
- $62,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 38.4
Folsom is a village of 769 people in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $226,000, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for families than 95% of Louisiana towns, better for retirees than 94% of Louisiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 94% of Louisiana towns.
How Folsom ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Folsom is worth $226,000, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $62,375, which is more affordable than 28% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $588 a month. 66.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Folsom | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $226,000 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $588 | $887 |
| Median household income | $62,375 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 66.8% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Folsom
| People | Folsom | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.0% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.6% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.9% | — |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 35.2 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.1% | 84.6% |
Weather in Folsom
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 40.2°F. About 62.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Folsom since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 26, 2011 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on October 24, 2010.
Severe weather in St. Tammany Parish since 1996
St. Tammany Parish has been included in 50 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
Jobs and pay in St. Tammany Parish
St. Tammany Parish had 96,674 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,351 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Folsom itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Folsom
2 public schools with 692 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom Elementary School | PK-5 | 483 | 13.4 |
| Folsom Junior High School | 6-8 | 209 | 10.5 |
Towns near Folsom
- Covington, LA11.7 mi · 11,564 people · home $295,100
- Abita Springs, LA14.6 mi · 2,631 people · home $269,300
- Franklinton, LA15.2 mi · 3,662 people · home $188,500
- Madisonville, LA16.3 mi · 850 people · home $399,600
- Tickfaw, LA17.7 mi · 635 people · home $180,300
- Hammond, LA17.8 mi · 19,584 people · home $221,400
- Natalbany, LA18.3 mi · 2,510 people · home $151,200
- Independence, LA18.4 mi · 1,635 people · home $147,000
Folsom questions
Is Folsom, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Folsom scores better for retirees than 94% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 90%. 19.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.4).
How much does a house cost in Folsom?
The median owner-occupied home in Folsom is valued at $226,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,375, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $588 a month.
What is the weather like in Folsom?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 40.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Folsom get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Folsom since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 26, 2011. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)