At a Glance
Median Income
$71,683
$36,648 per capita
Home Value
$226,900
Zillow: $273,096
Median Rent
$900/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.3%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
20.7% smoking rate
How Foster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Foster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Foster a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Foster residents earn a median household income of $71,683 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,648. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 860 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Foster is $226,900 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,096. Median rent is $900/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
34.3% of adults in Foster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Foster has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population229
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,683
Per Capita$36,648
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$2,031M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,081
Housing
A+
Home Value$226,900
Rent$900
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$273,096
Housing Units114
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death14,332/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation990 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.3%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+21.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute25 min
Broadband67.4%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Foster was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Ada Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.