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Fostoria, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Lapeer County County
Fostoria, MI
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 $95,491 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,343. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% 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 $219,251. 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.
Safety & Crime
Fostoria reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,162/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.