At a Glance
Median Income
$83,125
$46,249 per capita
Home Value
$150,900
Zillow: $156,069
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
15.9% smoking rate
How Fostoria Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fostoria's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fostoria 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
Fostoria residents earn a median household income of $83,125 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,249. 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 958 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fostoria is $150,900 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,069. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
20.3% of adults in Fostoria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fostoria has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population184
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density449/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,125
Per Capita$46,249
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$897
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,900
Rent
Ownership92.7%
Zillow$156,069
Housing Units99
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death4,872/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain26.8 in/yr
Elevation1,454 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Fostoria was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.