Foster Township, PA
Living in Foster Township
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute45
Public Transit1
Affordability90
Public Safety92
Airports21
Hospitals34
Colleges87
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.4kPopulation+22 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate52%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector78%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office16%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked<1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$109kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$663Median Monthly Rent+$261 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached15%
1 unit, detached75%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke9%
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene49%
LP gas12%
Utility gas10%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Foster Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Foster Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 35 | 4 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Foster Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding57
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Foster Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Foster Township, PA
Colleges
Colleges near Foster Township, PA
Wilkes University
16 miles, N
King's College
17 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Foster Township, PA
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
7 miles, SW
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
13 miles, S
Blue Mountain Hospital
14 miles, SE
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
17 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Foster Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
24 miles, N
Lehigh Valley International Airport
33 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
74 miles, SW
Trenton Mercer Airport
75 miles, SE