Suburb
Foster City
- A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of San Francisco, CA
- 25 reviews
- Public SchoolsA+
- Crime & SafetyB
- HousingC+
- NightlifeA-
- Good for FamiliesA+
- DiversityA
- JobsB+
- WeatherA+
- Cost of LivingD
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$1,153,600
National
$184,700Median Rent
$3,002
National
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Foster City Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
- Assault60.7282.7
- Murder06.1
- Rape28.940.7
- Robbery23.1135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
- Burglary182500.1
- Theft984.92,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft60.7284
Residents
Working in Foster City
Jobs
B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$152,446
National
$55,322Places to Work in Foster City
Foster City Reviews
25 reviews
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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.
Living in the Bay Area I am used to traffic, dirty streets, and noise. People tend to be in a hurry. Foster city is a little hidden unnoticeable gem. I say its unnoticeable because it is so quiet and peaceful that nobody cares to explore a boring noiseless city. Unfortunately many don't know It has beautiful parks with well taken care of clean streets. You typically see people taking walks around the block because of the harmonious ambience. You get a sense of safety and friendliness.
Though Foster City may be small, it is a city full of excitement and opportunity. Recent construction has occurred, but the city still remains a great residential area. There are lots of plazas and nearby places for food or fun. It is near water and you can get to many places due to the proximity to 101, 92, etc. The Hillsdale mall is a great place and the Caltrain is great for traveling to work or school. I believe the schools could use a bit of work as the elementary class size has increased from 20 to 30 students since I attended and the middle schools haven't had any new changes recently. Night life is what you make of it, but don't expect it to be like Boston or SF. Overall, a great place to live.