Foster City

Overview for Foster City, CA

36,086 people live in Foster City, where the median age is 41.7 and the average individual income is $74,698.36. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

36,086

Total Population

41.7 years

Median Age

High

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

$74,698.36

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Foster City, CA

Foster City has 13,818 households, with an average household size of 3. 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. 36,086 people call Foster City home. The population density is 8,397.41 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

36,086

Total Population

High

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

41.7

Median Age

49.86 / 50.14%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

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
13,818

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$74,698.36

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

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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Mixed Schools ()
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.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Kids Connection Elementary
PRIVATE
K - 5th
No rating available
Brewer Island Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Beach Park Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
All Are Friends Montessori
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available

Around Foster City, CA

There's plenty to do around Foster City, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

80
Very Walkable
Walking Score
54
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sweet E Bakeshoppe, Baker Billy, and BodyRx Personal Training.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 2.79 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.07 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.51 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.44 miles 20 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.14 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.89 miles 22 reviews 5/5 stars
As one of the Bay Area’s most unique planned communities, Foster City grew out of a visionary idea to create a series of neighborhoods out of former wetlands along the Bay. Just to the east of San Mateo, the coastal city is now made up of numerous waterfront homes, condos, townhomes and apartments, set alongside miles of canals and a Central Lagoon. Built up primarily over a two-decade span, the majority of homes in Foster City can be traced back to the 1960s, 70s and 80s. These days, new residents are often treated to waterfront properties with easy access to windsurfing, kitesurfing and paddle boarding. What was once used for dairy farming has turned into a desirable option to explore a waterfront lifestyle and abundant outdoor recreation in the Bay Area.
 
Essentially made up of nine neighborhoods, a majority of homes in Foster City sit along streets named after ships, fish and even constellations. The very first single-family homes went up in Treasure Isle, which were later joined by condos, apartments and a local elementary school. The next neighborhood of Bay Vista brought in some single-family waterfront homes, apartments, condos and a large townhouse development. In the coming years, developers added in Bay-facing homes and canal-front properties in Carmel Village, then eventually homes with private boat docks in places like Harbor Side. Some of the newest homes and neighborhoods joined Foster City in the 1970s and 80s, bringing in even more large single-family homes, townhomes, condos and apartments to the mix. These days, a majority of homes in Foster City are on the larger side, with many commanding more than 2,000 square feet of living space.
 
While a large number of properties in Foster City offer the luxury of water views, others remain conveniently close to area parks, shops and outdoor recreation. Families flock to the sports fields of Sea Cloud Park, while all ages enjoy the ease of hopping on the San Francisco Bay Trail or enjoying lagoon access at Leo Ryan Park. Home to a number of tech companies too, Foster City is small in size but large in terms of appeal.
 

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