Living in Foster City
Foster City is a large place in California, United States, home to 33,477 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 1%, #41 of 12,111), expat professionals (top 1%, #68 of 7,271), people who want to live by the sea (top 2%, #67 of 6,413).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Foster City
- It is right on the coast of the San Francisco Bay.
- It is part of Greater San Mateo, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 34 min and sets around 1:54; in late June it sets around 5:34.
How Foster City ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 55 | #3,828 of 11,898 | #26 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 28 | #7,397 of 9,771 | #24 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 42 | #4,603 of 8,006 | #14 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 52 | #2,779 of 6,237 | #11 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #371 of 9,474 | #54 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #614 of 9,474 | #40 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #573 of 10,762 | #72 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 71 | #375 of 4,537 | #44 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 73 | #400 of 4,444 | #58 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 79 | #228 of 3,053 | #41 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,750 of 7,271 | #66 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #168 of 6,227 | #15 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 71 | #676 of 3,933 | #134 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 75 | #419 of 2,119 | #51 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 42 | #4,214 of 8,006 | #11 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 26 | #9,858 of 12,111 | #49 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 70 | #568 of 4,114 | #104 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 82 | #68 of 7,271 | #7 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 81 | #170 of 9,474 | #8 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 21 | #16,700 of 18,063 | #526 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 49 | #1,466 of 16,523 | #180 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 6 | #17,451 of 18,063 | #660 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 78 | #511 of 16,523 | #38 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 83 | #88 of 21,167 | #21 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #778 of 12,111 | #7 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 77 | #67 of 6,413 | #6 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 84 | #41 of 12,111 | #1 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 61 | #848 of 4,750 | #127 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Belmont (California) 4 km
- San Mateo 5 km
- San Carlos (California) 6 km
- Redwood City 9 km
- Burlingame (California) 9 km
- Hillsborough (California) 10 km
- Millbrae 11 km
- Atherton 13 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.