Foster Town, RI
Living in Foster Town
Bikeability
17
Walkability
22
Commute
18
Public Transit
29
Affordability
30
Public Safety
94
Airports
57
Hospitals
42
Colleges
92
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
26
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.7k
Population
+157 (2010–19)
47 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
35%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
76%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate31%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$90k
Median Household Income
+$18k (2010–19)
95%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
37 mi
Average Commute
96%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$296k
Median Home Value
-$31k (2010–19)
12%
Built 2000 or Later
$860
Median Monthly Rent
+$315 (2010–19)
77%
Owner-Occupied
-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K24%
$300K to $399K34%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity2%
Fuel oil, kerosene65%
LP gas5%
Utility gas2%
Wood25%
Crime
Violent Crime in Foster Town
United States45
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area34
Providence County29
Property Crime in Foster Town
United States48
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area31
Providence County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 4 | 10 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 36 | 5 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 5 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 4 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Foster Town
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding62
Tornado7
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Foster Town, RI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Foster Town, RI
New Hope Academy
6 miles, NW
St James School
8 miles, W
Crossway Christian Academy
10 miles, NW
Harmony Hill School
10 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Foster Town, RI
Bryant University
14 miles, NE
Rhode Island College
14 miles, E
Providence College
16 miles, E
Johnson & Wales University-Online
17 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Foster Town, RI
Day Kimball Hospital
12 miles, NW
Kent County Memorial Hospital
14 miles, SE
Our Lady of Fatima Hospital
15 miles, E
Roger Williams Medical Center
16 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Foster Town, RI
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
16 miles, E
Worcester Regional Airport
34 miles, N
Bradley International Airport
50 miles, W
General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
54 miles, NE