Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
20%
Avg Rent
$622
Population
13,696
Renter Mix
35% Rent
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.
Median Household Income
$49,752
Average: $62,916
Education
1,269
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,514
Workers Employed
Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
20%
Housing Distribution
Fostoria has more homeowners than renters.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Fostoria, OH is $590 for a studio, $622 for one bedroom, and $651 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fostoria has decreased by -2.9% in the past year.
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fostoria, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
Fostoria Intermediate Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
1,061 Students
Public
Grades K-5
269 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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