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Fostoria, Ohio

Introduction to Fostoria, Ohio

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

Fostoria History

The present day city of Fostoria was originally inhabited by Native American tribes. Charles Foster, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury under Benjamin Harrison and the 35th Governor of Ohio, visited the area in 1826. Later in the summer of 1832, Foster built a log cabin in this area. The modern day city of Fostoria was named in his honor.

Fostoria and nearby Attractions

  • Glass Heritage Gallery
  • Van Buren State Park
  • Meadowlark Park
  • Tiffin Glass Museum
  • Seneca County Museum

Things To Do In Fostoria

Fostoria offers a number of recreational activities. You can visit the High Street United Methodist Church, Pilgrim Holiness Church, Hope Lutheran Church, and Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church while staying in the city. There are also several lakes in Fostoria including Mottram Lake, Lamberjack Lake, and Daugherty Lake. Basketball, tennis, and softball can be enjoyed at the Meadowlark Park which also offers picnic shelters.

Fostoria Transportation

Toledo Express Airport is the nearest airport.

Fostoria Higher Education

The University of Findlay, University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus, and Owens Community College - Toledo Campus provide facilities for higher education.

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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