Foster City, CA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 29,333
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living High
Health Care Limited
Median Home Price High
Median Income Average

Geography

Coastal Foster City is located 25 miles south of San Francisco.

Cultural Attractions

The Hillbarn Theatre is the sixth-oldest continuously operating amateur theater company in the nation.

Recreation

Among 21 other parks, Mariner's Point Golf Course offers duffers a double-deck driving range and putting greens to practice a "short game," as well as a nine-hole, par 3 course.

Historical

Established on Brewer's Island in 1958 by developer T. Jack Foster and Bay Area magnate Richard Grant, Foster City was California's first planned community.

Economy

Foster City offers internet access in all outdoor locations via a Wi-Fi network.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
29,333
Population under 55:
73.1%
Population over 55:
26.9%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
San Francisco

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Good
Temperature:
84°F July High, 42°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$85,120
Median home price:
$699,000
Average property tax:
N/A

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
8.3%
Average
Cost of living:
High

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
5
Middle schools:
2
High schools:
0

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
26
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
30

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
44/5
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
60/5

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
24

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