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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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
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 ChallahFresh, Sarah Lindsay Cakes of San Francisco, and All Stars Martial Arts.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.29 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 4.17 miles 24 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.61 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.51 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.56 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.68 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Foster City sits right at the edge of San Francisco Bay just south of highway 92. At about 20 square miles, it has one of the larger land area coverages of the various cities on the peninsula. Its population is around 34,000. There are 4 public elementary schools and one public middle school within the confines of the city. Foster City is home to several global company campuses including Visa, Gilead, IBM and Illumina. Foster City features roughly 16 miles of navigable canals weaving through the town. Leo J. Ryan Park is a focal point of the community and hosts a variety of activities and events. Foster City is one of the Bay Area’s safest cities!
 

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