Search for any place in the USA:







Best Places to Live in Foster, Rhode Island

Ranked #4 Most Romantic Cities for Boomers
Ranked #5 Best Block Party Places
Ranked #6 America’s Best Cities for Foodies
Ranked #8 Most Competitive Private Colleges
Ranked #9 Most Difficult Cities to Navigate

See More Rankings Click Here

Overview, People, Health, Economy, Housing, Rankings, Crime
Climate, Education, Transportation, Cost of Living, Religion, Voting

Overview
QuickFacts
Population:4,466
Pop. Change:5%
State: Rhode Island
Metro Area: Providence-New Bedford-Fall River Metro Area
County: Providence County
City:Foster
Zip Code:02825
Real Estate:For Sale
Search:Find and Compare Realtors
Schools:See Local Schools

Interesting Facts about Foster, Rhode Island

As of 2011, Foster's population is 4,466 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 4.54 percent.

--------------------

The median home cost in Foster is $285,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.45 percent.

--------------------

Compared to the rest of the country, Foster's cost of living is 33.70% Higher than the U.S. average.

--------------------

Foster public schools spend $7,778 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 19.9 students per teacher in Foster.

--------------------

The unemployment rate in Foster is 13.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Foster jobs have Increased by 1.77 percent.

Average Commute time is 36 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

--------------------

Foster's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




We're looking for comments about Foster. Express your opinion