At a Glance
Median Income
$95,491
$33,343 per capita
Home Value
$140,400
Zillow: $228,679
Median Rent
$1,091/mo
14.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
14.5%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
17.3% 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fostoria residents earn a median household income of $95,491 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,343. The unemployment rate stands at 14.5% (303% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,724 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fostoria is $140,400 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,679. Median rent is $1,091/month, with 14.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
7.5% of adults in Fostoria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fostoria has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,081
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density270/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$95,491
Per Capita$33,343
Unemployment14.5%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$3,258M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,400
Rent$1,091
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$228,679
Housing Units338
Rent Burden14.8%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
Elevation842 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute32 min
Broadband72.4%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Fostoria was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.