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Fostoria, OH


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Fostoria, Ohio

Fostoria, Ohio, in Seneca county, is 35 miles S of Toledo, Ohio. The city contains a population of approximately 13,931.

The People and Families of Fostoria

In Fostoria, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fostoria had a median family income of $38,427.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Fostoria favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $8,850. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Fostoria Housing

Fostoria has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Fostoria, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Fostoria strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyFostoria Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 14%Fostoria Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Fostoria, OH

Comparing Fostoria to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity810
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens76
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Age of the Population44
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes88
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Housing Recently Built13

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