The Town FilesFostoria, Michigan
Community in Tuscola County · population 664 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $123,300
- Household income
- $97,434
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 44.8
Fostoria is a community of 664 people in Tuscola County, Michigan. The median home is worth $123,300, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Michigan towns, more of a college town than 87% of Michigan towns, better transit than 79% of Michigan towns.
How Fostoria ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fostoria is worth $123,300, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 1.3 times the median household income of $97,434, which is more affordable than 100% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,007 a month. 90.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fostoria | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $123,300 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,007 | $955 |
| Median household income | $97,434 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Fostoria
| People | Fostoria | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.8 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.2% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 15.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.8% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 36.4 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.4% | 88.8% |
Weather in Fostoria
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 15.7°F. About 36.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.5 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 138 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fostoria since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on June 8, 1953 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 22, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on May 17, 2024.
Severe weather in Tuscola County since 1996
Tuscola County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Tuscola County
Tuscola County had 12,102 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,754 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Fostoria itself the ACS puts it at 12.9%.
Towns near Fostoria
- Watertown, MI3.0 mi · 2,091 people · home $161,600
- Rich, MI3.8 mi · 1,500 people · home $279,200
- Marathon, MI4.5 mi · 4,467 people · home $186,300
- Deerfield, MI5.6 mi · 5,764 people · home $184,600
- Barnes Lake, MI5.7 mi · 768 people · home $225,900
- Mayville, MI5.7 mi · 922 people · home $121,300
- Columbiaville, MI7.2 mi · 702 people · home $142,600
- Fremont, MI7.6 mi · 3,167 people · home $144,400
Fostoria questions
Is Fostoria, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fostoria scores better for retirees than 16% of Michigan towns and quieter than 52%. 25.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.8).
How much does a house cost in Fostoria?
The median owner-occupied home in Fostoria is valued at $123,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,434, so homes cost about 1.3 times income. Median rent is $1,007 a month.
What is the weather like in Fostoria?
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 15.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.1 inches of precipitation a year and 48.5 inches of snow.
Does Fostoria get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fostoria since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on June 8, 1953. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)