Foster City, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Foster City, California Summary
Life in Foster City research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Foster City over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Foster City:
The population in Foster City is 33,511.
The median home value in Foster City is $1,482,500.
The median income in Foster City is $173,721.
The cost of living in Foster City is 221 which is 2.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Foster City is $3,471.
The unemployment rate in Foster City is 4.6%.
The poverty rate in Foster City is 3.5%.
Table Of Contents
Foster City SnackAbility
10
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
10
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
8
Amenities
9.5
Education
9.5
Commute
4
Foster City, CA Crime Report
523
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,525.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-34.99%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Foster City / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 523 | 1,525.2 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 41 | 119.6 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 8 | 23.3 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 24 | 70.0 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 482 | 1,405.6 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 41 | 119.6 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 409 | 1,192.7 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 32 | 93.3 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Foster City, CA Cost Of Living
221
Foster City's Overall Cost Of Living
Foster City's Overall Cost Of Living
2.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Foster City | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 117 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 135 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 126 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 442 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 142 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 136 | 126 | 100 | |
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Population over time in Foster City
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33,056 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 33,784 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 33,529 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 32,967 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 32,377 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 31,809 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 31,259 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 30,754 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | 30,133 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 29,746 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Foster City
| Race | Foster City | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31.0% | 35.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 2.4% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 51.8% | 14.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 5.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 8.6% | 39.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Foster City
| Gender | Foster City | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Foster City for adults over 25
| Education | Foster City | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 25.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Foster City, California
| Income | Foster City | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.9% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.4% | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.6% | 9.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.2% | 14.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.4% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.9% | 17.5% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.6% | 9.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 42.7% | 15.1% | 9.5% |
