Foster City, CA Employment

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150%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
195%
Household income NAT. AVG.
52%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$74,554$31,458$29,829
Median household income$163,322$63,783$55,322
Median income owner occupied$164,413$86,568$70,586
Median income renter occupied$162,500$43,419$35,192
Median earnings male$110,597$36,599$36,919
Median earnings female$76,767$27,020$26,250
Unemployment rate2.2%5.5%4.7%
Poverty level3.2%15.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Foster City is 150% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Foster City is 195% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Foster City is 52% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Foster City is 79% lower than the national average

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      $108,870 $163,322 $326,644
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      $42,517 $63,783 $127,566
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Foster City median earnings by income bracket

      Foster City employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry2.1%2.1%
      Manufacturing sector12.1%12.1%
      Financial & insurance services6.5%6.5%
      Wholesale & retail services8.2%8.2%
      Public administration2.0%2.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities7.4%7.4%
      Education, health & social services7.8%7.8%
      Other44.1%44.1%

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      Foster City, CA33,056$163,322195.2%

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      Source: The Foster City, CA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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