Foster, RI
Maps & Population Facts

Population
4,689
Population Density
92
Labor Participaton
66.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
32.2%
Median Household Income
$81,036
Median Individual Income
$36,163
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$56,080

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$281,600
Median Gross Rent
$1,069
Median Mortgage Payment
$2,029
Housing Units
1,903
People who reside in Foster live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
91%
Apt, Condo, Other
9%
Analysis

Income

Households in Foster earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 34% higher per household.

Housing

Foster has a median house price of $281,600. The cost of homeownership is higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Foster is 6% more than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 39%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 13%

Demographics

The median age in Foster is 49. Foster has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.

Foster ranks average for having an educated population. The percent of residents who have a college degree is comparable with other areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Foster Rhode Island USA
Median Property Value 281,600 257,800 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 2,029 1,782 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,069 941 1,012
Property Vacancy 6.3% 12.7% 12.6%
% Renters 17% 39% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 92 1,023 93
Personal Comparison
Foster Rhode Island USA
Median Household Income 81,036 63,870 60,336
Median Individual Income 36,163 36,278 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 56,080 51,286 46,881
Median Age 48.7 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 66.0% 64.1% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 32.2% 33.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Foster, RI
92
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Foster is comparable to that of a Remote Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics