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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Julian

Why I chose Foster City over bigger cities

Random thought, I'm single, late 30s, and Household incomes average around $193,633 in Foster City. The median home value here is around $1,774,500, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $193,633, which feels pretty solid f...

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Lily

Studio apartments in Foster City -options?

I've been here for 5 years and Rent is about $3,501/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thoughts? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageabl...

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Madelyn Evans

Anyone regret moving to Foster City?

Curious what people think. Household incomes average around $193,633 in Foster City. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I overthinking this? Appreciate any input. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for bette...

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Jason M.

Best industries in Foster City right now

OK so The median home value here is around $1,774,500, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $3,501/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,964 people. With a population of 32,964, Foster City is a smaller city. The school...

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Madelyn Evans

Is Foster City worth moving to in 2026?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. With a population of 32,964, Foster City is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $3,501 for rent here. Household incomes average around $193,633 in Foster City. There's a real sense of community in certain neigh...

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Emilia Chavez

Cost of living reality check -Foster City

Hey folks, Household incomes average around $193,633 in Foster City. With a population of 32,964, Foster City is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,964 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-leve...

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Grace Allen

Working remotely from Foster City

Hello, Rent is about $3,501/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Is this normal for Foster City?

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Leonardo Reed

Is Foster City worth moving to in 2026?

Longtime lurker here, Crime rate is something to consider -Foster City sits at 112.6 per 100K. Rent is about $3,501/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $193,633 in Foster City. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I wrong here...

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Grace Allen

Pros and cons of Foster City after 3 years

Hi all, Been living here since 2009. Homes are going for about $1,774,500 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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chicagorider2021

Top 5 things I love about Foster City

Hey folks, Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Thoughts?

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Julian

Is Foster City walkable?

Been meaning to ask this. Poverty rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Foster City sits at 112.6 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Thanks in advance! Public transit needs a lot...

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Ellie Howard

Foster City job market vs Las Vegas

I'm single, late 20s, and Household incomes average around $193,633 in Foster City. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,964 people. With a population of 32,964, Foster City is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $1,774,500 on average. It...

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Nora Chavez

Best kept secrets of Foster City, CA

I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $193,633, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $3,501/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good...

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Angel

Anyone regret moving to Foster City?

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $193,633, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $3,501/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if y...

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Angel

Anyone else love living in Foster City?

Longtime lurker here, Just moved here 12 months ago and The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,964 people. With a population of 32,964, Foster City is a smaller city. Rent is about $3,501/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know...

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Julian

Is Foster City still affordable?

Hey folks, We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Foster City sits at 112.6 per 100K. Median household income is $193,633, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $193,633 in Foster City. I'd say it's b...

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Nora Chavez

Things that make Foster City unique

OK so The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thanks in advance! It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Ellie Howard

Is Foster City a good place to live?

So, I work in consulting and Homes are going for about $1,774,500 on average. The median home value here is around $1,774,500, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $3,501/month for a decent place. With a population of 32,964, Foster City is a smaller city. ...

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