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Foster Center, RI
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Foster Center, RI
At a Glance
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)
Is Foster Center a Good Place to Live?
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.
Safety & Crime
Foster Center reports 131 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,971/100K.
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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.