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Foster City
  • Suburb of San Francisco, CA
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Suburb
San Francisco

Foster City

#1 in Best Places to Live in San Mateo County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Foster City is a suburb of San Francisco with a population of 33,511. Foster City is in San Mateo County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Foster City offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Foster City there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Foster City and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Foster City are highly rated.
    About Foster City...
    Population
    33,511
    Suburb of
    San Francisco
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,482,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $3,471
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      46%
    • Own
      54%
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    Foster City Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      70
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      26.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      23.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      119.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,192.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      93.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      17%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      36%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      17%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      8%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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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
    $173,721
    National
    $69,021
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