The median home value in Fostoria, OH is $89,400. This is lower than the county median home value of $141,500. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Fostoria, OH is $89,400. Approximately 57.12% of Fostoria homes are owned, compared to 28.69% rented, while 14.19% are vacant. Fostoria real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Fostoria real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
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Fostoria has a population of approximately 12,785 and experiences a population change rate of -8.23%. The population density is 1,695.2 / sq mi.
The median household income for Fostoria is $44,170, with 5,139 households and an average household size of 2.42.
The cost of living index in Fostoria is 71.4%.
The median value of a home in Fostoria is $89,400 with an appreciation rate of 13.5%. 57.1% of housing in the city is owned while 28.7% is rented.
The unemployment rate in Fostoria is 3.20%, and recent job growth is at 2.95%. Future job growth is projected at 32.46%.
The sales tax rate in Fostoria is 7.25%, while the income tax rate is 3.23%.
School expenditures in Fostoria are $13,392, and the school ratio is 19.5:1.
The average high temperature in July is 84 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 19 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 36.3 inches per year, with 25.6 inches of snow per year.
| Metric | City | County |
|---|---|---|
| High School Graduates | 92.07 | 93.02 |
| College Degree - 2 year | 8.52 | 10.12 |
| College Degree - 4 year | 8.87 | 17.91 |
| Graduate Degree | 2.18 | 4.69 |
| Expenditures per Student | $13,392 | $13,392 |
| Students per Teacher | 19.50 | 19.50 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Elementary School | KG - 06 | 305 | 22 | 44804 |
| Elmwood Elementary School | PK - 04 | 530 | 18.3 | 44817 |
| Fostoria Intermediate Elementary School | 03 - 06 | 563 | 18.2 | 44830 |
| Hopewell-Loudon Local Elementary School | KG - 06 | 449 | 19.3 | 44809 |
| Lakota Elementary School | PK - 04 | 407 | 20.9 | 44841 |
| Longfellow Elementary School | PK - KG | 273 | 17.7 | 44830 |
| Riley Elementary School | 01 - 02 | 291 | 16.8 | 44830 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Middle School | 07 - 08 | 89 | 32 | 44804 |
| Elmwood Middle School | 05 - 08 | 357 | 16 | 44817 |
| Lakota Middle School | 05 - 08 | 352 | 24.9 | 44841 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia High School | 09 - 12 | 197 | 17 | 44804 |
| Elmwood High School | 09 - 12 | 329 | 14.2 | 44817 |
| Fostoria Junior/Senior High School | 07 - 12 | 745 | 16.2 | 44830 |
| Hopewell-Loudon Local High School | 07 - 12 | 409 | 20.1 | 44809 |
| Lakota High School | 09 - 12 | 258 | 14.5 | 44841 |