Name: Foster City, CA
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Living in Foster City, CA

Ranks better than 73% of areas Follow

Population

33,056

Median Age

38.9 Years

Foster City Area Facts

Foster City has a Livability Score of 73_/100, which is considered excellent
Foster City crime rates are 61% lower than the California average
Cost of living in Foster City is 97% higher than the California average

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What do the locals think about Foster City?

80%

Family friendly

53%

Public transit is accessible

53%

Walkable to grocery stores

40%

Yards are well-kept

87%

Lots of parks

47%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

67%

A quiet area

60%

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Meh, It's Ok 3 rating By Some Gotti ( Jun 03, 2018) Foster City is a good city. It has good parks, it is very safe and it's very diverse. But there are problems with it. There really is nothing to do here in Foster City. It's just a bunch of parks and dock, that's really it. The community is also not too outgoing, so there really ...Read More isn't much to do. There are no bars or nightclubs. There really is no nightlife in Foster City. Also, the cost of living is unimaginably high. The cost of living is just as expensive as New York City. Finally, the whole "A+" on education is a bit farfetched. The elementary schools are ok, but the middle school isn't too good. But no matter how boring my city is, it's still awesome. Read Less

Foster City, CA: City By The Bay 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Foster City is a small city that has a lot of great things going for it. Yes, the rent may seem pretty high even by California standards, but the jobs in the area pay pretty well and there are a lot of opportunities if you work in technology or finance. It's a really good choice ...Read More for entrepreneurs.

There's always something to do in Foster City. The summer has plenty of outdoor activities you can partake in and some great farmers markets if you like fresh produce. You won't have to go far to do your shopping since the downtown area has lots of markets and major chains such as a Target and Home Depot.

The best area in Foster City is anything along the water. It's simply a beautiful view and there are a bunch of small parks and places to walk along. Plus, you may see some interesting street performers while you're walking along Beach Park Boulevard. Read Less

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