About Foster City

Foster City is located in San Mateo County and neighbored by the cities of Belmont, San Mateo, and Redwood City. This city takes great pride in being a very affluent “planned city.” A planned city is one that typically develops around a predetermined population level which serves as the basis for planning the number of properties, shops and industries to be supported within the city. Foster City has thrived by developing industry and commercial areas separately in geography but that work in unison to enhance quality of life for its residents. Foster City homes use the Peninsula Library System, and its students attend San Mateo-Foster City School District, San Mateo Union High School District and San Mateo Community College District. There are various youth, teen, and adult classes and programs provided by Foster City which also maintains more than 20 public parks for resident use. There are many public shuttle services, a public bus service, and the city’s central location to the rest of the Bay Area makes it ideal for commuters. Money magazine consistently recognizes Foster City as one of the “Best Places to Live,” and Forbes magazine ranked this city the 10th best town to “live well in” in 2009. Search for Foster City real estate, Foster City homes, and Foster City rentals by searching the city’s 94404 zip code. And, don’t forget you can easily Find an Agent on this site.