Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
20%
Fostoria, OH
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$622
Population
13,696
Renter Mix
35% Rent
An affordable suburb that fosters a sense of community
Suburban
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Accessible
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Affordable
Located in northwest Ohio, Fostoria is a small suburb about 40 miles south of Toledo and 90 miles north of Columbus. Residents have easy access to Lake Erie for swimming, fishing, and boating, and they can easily travel into larger cities for work or entertainment. Fostoria offers a close-knit community, a family-friendly atmosphere, and affordable apartment rentals. Locals frequent the Fostoria Country Club, Loudon Meadows Golf Club, and Foundation Park for some outdoor recreation.
Small businesses like Deena’s Cakes and Cookies and Fostoria Dell’s give this city the small-town charm it’s known for. After you find your affordable rental in the area, check out the Fostoria Iron Triangle Railpark to learn more about the area’s history.
Explore the City
Portage park is a great place to go for a hike through the woods.
Many shops in historic buildings line the streets of downtown Fostoria.
Traditional ranch homes are in many of the neighborhoods in Fostoria, OH.
The center of downtown Fostoria has local bands come to play for local patrons.
KemoSabes Roadhouse Grill located in Fostoria has an extensive menu of American fare.
A lively sculpture welcomes you to the Arts Commission of Fostoria.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,752
Average: $62,916
Education
1,269
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,514
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fostoria has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
6%
Other Education
94%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Fostoria, OH is $592 for a studio, $622 for one bedroom, and $652 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fostoria has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$622/month
566 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fostoria, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Fostoria Intermediate Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
1,061 Students
Public
Grades K-5
269 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
252 Students
Fostoria Junior/Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
656 Students
Fostoria Junior/Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
656 Students
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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.