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Foster, Rhode Island

town · Providence County

At a glance

4,523
Population
$425,300
Median home value (all homes)
40% above U.S. median
$558,908
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,509/mo
Median rent
12% above U.S. median
$113,646
Median household income
45% above U.S. median
33.2 min
Average commute
92.5%
Homes with broadband
2.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 115 — 15% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing58% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities21% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance18% above
Commute cost22% above
For business: Rhode Island is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college12 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates92.8%
College graduates36.9%

Doing business here

State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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