What are the schools like in Foster Brook, PA?

School district data for Foster Brook is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Foster Brook?

The median household income in Foster Brook, PA is $63,578 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Foster Brook, PA?

Foster Brook has an average high temperature of 30.6°F in January and 79.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 75.2 inches.

Foster Brook, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Foster Brook, PA affordable or expensive?

Foster Brook's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Foster Brook is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $95,800 and the median rent is $825 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Foster Brook, PA?

Foster Brook has a violent crime rate of 155.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 585.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Foster Brook, PA a Good Place to Live?

Foster Brook is a small town of 1,069 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $63,578 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Foster Brook stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Foster Brook is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Foster Brook city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.4

Foster Brook's overall cost of living index is 91.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Foster Brook costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Foster Brook, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$825	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,578	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Foster Brook's violent crime rate is 155.1 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

155.1 /100k

Property Crime

585.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Foster Brook, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Foster Brook sees average highs of 30.6°F in January and 79.1°F in July, with 49.6 inches of annual precipitation and 75.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Foster Brook, PA
Average High — January	30.6°F
Average High — July	79.1°F
Annual Precipitation	49.6"
Annual Snowfall	75.2"

Demographics

Metric	Foster Brook, PA	National Avg
Population	1,069	—
Median Age	49.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.2%	22.2%
65 and over	22.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bradford, PA 3 mi Limestone, NY 3 mi University of Pittsburgh Bradford, PA 5 mi Rew, PA 7 mi Lewis Run, PA 8 mi

Foster Brook vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foster Brook, PA affordable or expensive?

Foster Brook's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Foster Brook roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $95,800 and median rent is $825/month.

What is the crime rate in Foster Brook, PA?

Foster Brook's violent crime rate is 155.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 585.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Foster Brook?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Foster Brook, PA a good place to live?

Foster Brook, PA has a population of 1,069, a median household income of $63,578, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Foster Brook?

Foster Brook averages 30.6°F in January and 79.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.6 inches with about 75.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Foster Brook?

The population of Foster Brook, Pennsylvania is 1,069 with a median age of 49.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Foster Brook?

Key numbers for living in Foster Brook: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $95,800, median household income $63,578, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Foster Brook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.