At a Glance
Median Income
$56,027
$33,169 per capita
Home Value
$450,000
Zillow: $439,251
Median Rent
$1,245/mo
39.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
11.7% smoking rate
How Foster Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Foster Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Foster Center a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Foster Center residents earn a median household income of $56,027 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,169. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 24,426 business establishments, including 1,793 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Foster Center is $450,000 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $439,251. Median rent is $1,245/month, with 39.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
17.1% of adults in Foster Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Foster Center has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population328
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density151/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,027
Per Capita$33,169
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$46,727M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,324
Housing
C
Home Value$450,000
Rent$1,245
Ownership38.6%
Zillow$439,251
Housing Units206
Rent Burden39.2%
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,036/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain53.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation491 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute50 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed261 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries39
Did You Know?
The median home in Foster Center was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
40.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 261 Mbps.
There are 1,793 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.