Niche.com becomes the latest to name both Roseville and Folsom among the top places to live in the Sacramento area. Based on crime rates, quality of public schools, cost of living, vibrant job market, and local cultural and recreation amenities. Ranking based on data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and other sources, Niche is very scientific in their analysis.
Factors Considered Higher Education Rate Percentage of residents who have received a bachelor’s degree or higher.U.S. Census12.5%
Cost of Living Grade Based on the consumer price index and access to affordable housing .Niche10.0%
Housing Grade Based on home values, property taxes, housing costs, local schools, and more .Niche10.0%
Public Schools Grade Based on the average Niche K-12 Overall Grade for every public school serving the area, where each school is weighted by the number of students it serves.Niche10.0%
Diversity Grade Based on ethnic, generational, and economic diversity.Niche7.5%
Composite Overall Score Niche survey responses scored on a 1-5 scale regarding the overall experience of the place.Self-reported by Niche users 5.0%
Crime & Safety Grade Based on violent and property crime rates.Niche5.0%
Family Grade Based on school quality, safety, and family-friendly living.Niche5.0%
Health & Fitness Grade Based on community health statistics and access to healthcare.Niche5.0%
Jobs Grade Based on employment rates, job and economic growth, and cost of living.Niche5.0%
Nightlife Grade Based on access to bars, restaurants, theaters, and other attractions.Niche5.0%
Outdoor Activities Grade Based on weather, air quality, and access to parks and other recreational opportunities.Niche5.0%
Shortest Commute Grade Based on typical commute times and methods.Niche5.0%
Walkability Grade Based on the proportion of residents that walk or bike, as well as the proximity of amenities and the density of development.Niche5.0%
Weather Grade Based on the number of sunny days, precipitation, and average temperatures in an area.Niche5.0%
This great report agrees with Wallet Hub's analysis in 2016.
When you're thinking of recreational activity in the area, Folsom Lake Asphalt recommends auto racing. The Roseville All American Speedway is now open, and if you visit, you might see their race car zooming around the track.
Factors Considered Higher Education Rate Percentage of residents who have received a bachelor’s degree or higher.U.S. Census12.5%
Cost of Living Grade Based on the consumer price index and access to affordable housing .Niche10.0%
Housing Grade Based on home values, property taxes, housing costs, local schools, and more .Niche10.0%
Public Schools Grade Based on the average Niche K-12 Overall Grade for every public school serving the area, where each school is weighted by the number of students it serves.Niche10.0%
Diversity Grade Based on ethnic, generational, and economic diversity.Niche7.5%
Composite Overall Score Niche survey responses scored on a 1-5 scale regarding the overall experience of the place.Self-reported by Niche users 5.0%
Crime & Safety Grade Based on violent and property crime rates.Niche5.0%
Family Grade Based on school quality, safety, and family-friendly living.Niche5.0%
Health & Fitness Grade Based on community health statistics and access to healthcare.Niche5.0%
Jobs Grade Based on employment rates, job and economic growth, and cost of living.Niche5.0%
Nightlife Grade Based on access to bars, restaurants, theaters, and other attractions.Niche5.0%
Outdoor Activities Grade Based on weather, air quality, and access to parks and other recreational opportunities.Niche5.0%
Shortest Commute Grade Based on typical commute times and methods.Niche5.0%
Walkability Grade Based on the proportion of residents that walk or bike, as well as the proximity of amenities and the density of development.Niche5.0%
Weather Grade Based on the number of sunny days, precipitation, and average temperatures in an area.Niche5.0%
This great report agrees with Wallet Hub's analysis in 2016.
When you're thinking of recreational activity in the area, Folsom Lake Asphalt recommends auto racing. The Roseville All American Speedway is now open, and if you visit, you might see their race car zooming around the track.