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Fostoria, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Dickinson County County
Fostoria, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Fostoria a Good Place to Live?
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 $149,869. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Fostoria reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,334/100K.
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 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.