Foster, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,740 Population 47/sq mi density

128 ft Elevation 39 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$19,131 median income, 3.8% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.7 / 5.0

$135,200 home value, $676/mo rent

Foster, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$19,131

75% below

$19,131 per capita

Home Value

$135,200

52% below

Median Rent

$676/mo

42% below

Unemployment

3.8%

6% above

Avg Temperature

57°F

263 sunny days/yr

Is Foster a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.7 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Foster residents earn a median household income of $19,131 , which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,131. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 165 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Foster is $135,200 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $676/month.

Climate & Weather

Foster has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,740

Median Age59.0 yrs

Density47/mi²

Foreign Born13.4%

Economy

C+

Median Income$19,131

Per Capita$19,131

Unemployment3.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$368

Housing

C+

Home Value$135,200

Rent$676

Ownership79.1%

Housing Units696

Climate

Avg Temp57°F

Sunny Days263/yr

Rain38.3 in/yr

Elevation128 ft

Did You Know?

13.4% of residents are foreign-born.