Suburb
Foster City
- A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of San Francisco, CA
- 18 reviews
- Public SchoolsA
- Crime & SafetyB
- HousingC+
- NightlifeB+
- Good for FamiliesA+
- DiversityA
- JobsB+
- WeatherA+
- Cost of LivingD+
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteA-
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$1,051,000
National
$184,700Median Rent
$2,763
National
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Foster City Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
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Working in Foster City
Jobs
B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$136,383
National
$55,322Top Public Schools Serving Foster City
- A+
Carlmont High School
- Sequoia Union High School District, CA
- 9-12
- 269 reviews
- A+
San Mateo High School
- San Mateo Union High School District, CA
- 9-12
- 217 reviews
- A+
Hillsdale High School
- San Mateo Union High School District, CA
- 9-12
- 258 reviews
- A
Sandpiper Elementary School
- Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District, CA
- K-5
- A
Redwood Shores Elementary School
- Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District, CA
- K-5
Foster City Reviews
18 reviews
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Foster city gives you a very peaceful and safe vibe. May seem far from other cities, but it's actually not. It's close enough to any freeway entrance and accessible to many shops and restaurants. The only complain I would have is maybe a bit of traffic during rush hours on the 92, but it's nothing you can't deal with. I think moving to Foster city was a great idea especially if you have a family and don't like too much noise! I would definitely recommend Foster city.
I've lived in Foster City since I was eleven years old, and it has been a wonderful community to grow up in. The public schools are fantastic and afford a great opportunity to receive a great education. Foster City has little to no crime, so much so that you could practically leave your garage open and your doors unlocked. It's a great place to raise a family with so many parks and activities to do. However, I wouldn't say it's the perfect place for a young adult. Commuting is a bit difficult up and down the Peninsula, as depending on where you live, it's hard to get out of Foster City. There is also no defined "downtown" and no nightlife. However, besides this, it's a great place to live.
Foster City has VISA headquarters and a town square called, "Foster Square". Foster City is very peaceful and
has fun activities at the Recreation Center. It is a great place for seniors to go to. It has senior homes and also, it's just right for their living. It's also good for families to have their children grow up in a peaceful environment. Overall, Foster City is calm, has fun activities, and is good for seniors and families.
has fun activities at the Recreation Center. It is a great place for seniors to go to. It has senior homes and also, it's just right for their living. It's also good for families to have their children grow up in a peaceful environment. Overall, Foster City is calm, has fun activities, and is good for seniors and families.