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Foster City

Welcome to Foster City

Foster City was founded in the 1960s as a master-planned community. A landfill was created in the Bay marshes east of San Mateo, and a city was born. It is named after T. Jack Foster, the real estate tycoon who owned much of the property. His descendants are still active in the community through his successor firm, Foster Enterprises.

This affluent city has been ranked #10 on the list of America’s Top 25 Towns to Live Well by Forbes (2009) and as one of the Best Places to Live by Money. The carefully planned community presents an engaging mix of fashionable real estate, elegant parks and boutique businesses centered around a 212-acre lagoon.

The lagoon features more than 16 miles of canals meandering through the residential islands. Water sports abound, and the shoreline amphitheater features summer concerts and serves as a venue for a variety of community-wide festivals.

Foster City presents the best of both worlds: small-town camaraderie and ultra-urban sophistication.
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Overview for Foster City, CA

32,964 people live in Foster City, where the median age is 39.7 and the average individual income is $95,509. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

32,964

Total Population

39.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$95,509

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Foster City, CA

Foster City has 12,865 households, with an average household size of 2.54. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Foster City do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 32,964 people call Foster City home. The population density is 8,704.09 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

32,964

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39.7

Median Age

48.39 / 51.61%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
12,865

Total Households

2.54

Average Household Size

$95,509

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Marital Status

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Single
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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Foster City, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Foster City. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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