Living in Fostoria, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fostoria · Census data 2020–2024
Fostoria has 12,344 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $54,151 (24% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $87,200, the median rent is $809/month.
Fostoria at a glance
- Population
- 12,344
- Median age
- 39.1State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $54,151State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $87,200State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $809/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 66.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Fostoria a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
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 $87,200, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $809 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,013 a month in housing costs.
Fostoria median household income
The median household income in Fostoria is $54,151 and the income per person is $27,346. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Fostoria: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,793
- Owner-occupied
- 66.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.6%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.36
Fostoria demographics
- Population
- 12,344
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 5,097
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fostoria ›
Education in Fostoria
9.9% of adults 25 and older in Fostoria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fostoria
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Fostoria vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fostoria | 12,344 | $54,151 | $87,200 | $809 |
| Arcadia | 807 | $91,385 | $165,700 | $1,214 |
| Bascom | 298 | $90,592 | $145,500 | — |
| West Millgrove | 185 | $98,333 | $94,200 | — |
| Bloomdale | 653 | $63,221 | $126,600 | $923 |
| Risingsun | 737 | $66,705 | $102,400 | $858 |
| New Riegel | 316 | $63,750 | $119,000 | $633 |
| Kansas | 200 | $53,144 | $73,800 | — |
| Wayne | 924 | $73,125 | $136,700 | $914 |
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What is the median household income in Fostoria, OH?
The median household income in Fostoria is $54,151, 24% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $87,200, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Fostoria?
The median gross rent in Fostoria is $809 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is Fostoria, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
What is the median age in Fostoria?
The median age in Fostoria is 39.1 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Fostoria?
The average commute to work in Fostoria is 23 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fostoria?
The unemployment rate in Fostoria is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fostoria?
9.9% 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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