At a Glance
Median Income
$52,943
$26,549 per capita
Home Value
$81,500
Zillow: $147,787
Median Rent
$759/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
207/100K
759/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
19.3% 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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fostoria residents earn a median household income of $52,943 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,549. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,256 business establishments, including 111 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fostoria is $81,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,787. Median rent is $759/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Fostoria reports 207 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 759/100K.
Education
10.5% of adults in Fostoria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fostoria has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population12,671
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,674/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,943
Per Capita$26,549
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$2,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$946
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,500
Rent$759
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$147,787
Housing Units5,909
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent207/100K
Property759/100K
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,987/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation775 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Fostoria was founded in 1854.
The median home in Fostoria was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 111 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.