Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Foster City, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,337
Population
31,828
Renter Mix
48% Rent
An upscale community at the center of the Bay Area.
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Coastal
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Boating
Built on a former Bay island in the 1960s, Foster City is a master-planned community where peaceful lagoons and open water are practically part of the neighborhood. Situated between San Mateo and Redwood Shores in San Mateo County, the city offers quick access to both Highway 92 and US-101, putting San Francisco, Palo Alto, and SFO within easy reach. Nearby Hillsdale Caltrain and Millbrae BART stations give commuters even more options. Leo J. Ryan Park anchors the waterfront, the Bay Trail stretches along the shoreline for walking and cycling, and the breezy conditions off San Francisco Bay draw windsurfers to Baywinds Park on weekends.
Shopping and dining are centered around Edgewater Place and Charter Square, while neighborhoods like Town Center, Whalers Island, and Marlin Cove each offer a slightly different feel—from lagoonside paths to mixed-use conveniences. The rental landscape here includes spacious townhomes, waterfront condos, and mid-rise apartment communities near major corporate campuses like Gilead Sciences and Zoox. Foster City is considered one of the safest cities in the country, with a remarkably low crime rate that has defined the community since its founding.
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Warm light shines on apartments in Foster City.
Large office towers mark Foster City's commercial strength.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$177,397
Average: $193,017
Education
17,306
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
16,964
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Foster City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
52%
Other Education
48%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Foster City, CA is $3,121 for a studio, $3,347 for one bedroom, $4,458 for two bedrooms, and $5,769 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Foster City has increased by 5.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,347/month
723 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
624 Students
Brewer Island Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
306 Students
Public
Grades K-5
624 Students
Public
Grades K-5
347 Students
Public
Grades K-5
306 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
929 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
929 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Shoreline Parks
- San Mateo Arboretum
- Japanese Tea Garden (San Mateo)
- Coyote Point Recreational Area
- CuriOdyssey
Airports
- San Francisco International
- Metro Oakland International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.