Foster City
- Suburb of San Francisco, CA
Suburb
Foster City
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of San Francisco, CA
- Rating 4.41 out of 5 32 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade B
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B+
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Median Home Value
$1,482,500
National
$244,900Median Rent
$3,471
National
$1,163Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault70national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape26.2national 40.7
- Robbery23.3national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary119.6national 500.1
- Theft1,192.7national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft93.3national 284
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Working in Foster City
Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$173,721
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Foster City
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Foster City Reviews
Rating 4.41 out of 5 32 reviews
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Growing up in Foster City was fantastic! It is a fantastic place to raise a family. The water and parks are serene. Don't expect a nightlife - there isn't one. As someone in their 20's, I am looking for something else, with a little more excitement.
Foster City is a great place for families and kids. I grew up in Foster City and there were many recreational activities for us all the time. Every year, the city would hold an art and wine festival which was really popular. There are also fourth of July fireworks as well. The public schools, however, are not the best as some are run-down like the middle school, but one of the elementary schools, Foster City Elementary School got a makeover a couple of years back, and it has helped brighten the space. Overall, Foster City is definitely a fantastic place if you are looking to raise a family.
Very peaceful community... until rush hour! Squeezed into a corner between highways 92 and 101, Foster City turns from a quiet suburb to a noise city parking lot. Besides that a cute family town with great resources and beautiful homes.