Living in Fostoria, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fostoria · Census data 2020–2024
Fostoria has 181 residents with a median age of 56.2. The median household income is $81,250 (8% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $161,800, the median rent is $769/month.
Fostoria is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fostoria at a glance
- Population
- 181
- Median age
- 56.2State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $81,250State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $161,800State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $769/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 87.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Fostoria a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Iowa median; home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fostoria
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fostoria the median home value is $161,800, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $769 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,014 a month in housing costs.
Fostoria median household income
The median household income in Fostoria is $81,250 and the income per person is $43,260. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Fostoria: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 92
- Owner-occupied
- 87.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.2%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.21
Fostoria demographics
- Population
- 181
- Median age
- 56.2
- Under 18
- 12.7%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 82
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fostoria ›
Education in Fostoria
14.2% of adults 25 and older in Fostoria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fostoria
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 86.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Fostoria vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fostoria | 181 | $81,250 | $161,800 | $769 |
| Spencer | 11,400 | $59,667 | $184,800 | $805 |
| Milford | 3,311 | $63,369 | $218,400 | $887 |
| West Okoboji | 418 | $66,250 | $593,800 | $2,000 |
| Arnolds Park | 922 | $86,833 | $438,900 | $485 |
| Wahpeton | 443 | $107,917 | $495,500 | $850 |
| Everly | 584 | $57,656 | $112,000 | $713 |
| Dickens | 131 | $71,250 | $99,300 | — |
| Okoboji | 969 | $73,000 | $299,300 | $942 |
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What is the median household income in Fostoria, IA?
The median household income in Fostoria is $81,250, 8% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fostoria?
The median home value in Fostoria is $161,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Fostoria?
The median gross rent in Fostoria is $769 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Fostoria, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Iowa median; home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%.
What is the median age in Fostoria?
The median age in Fostoria is 56.2 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Fostoria?
The average commute to work in Fostoria is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fostoria?
The unemployment rate in Fostoria is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fostoria?
14.2% of adults in Fostoria have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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