Foster, WI

This town of 124 residents needs 6 more housing units over the next five years.

Housing snapshot

Population
124 (2026)
Households
84
Median household income
$61,146 (2026)
Typical home value
$257,604
Owner-occupied
38%
Five-year housing need
6 units

Comparison to other Wisconsin municipalities

Foster: $61,146 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$33K >$165K
Foster: None jobs to household ratio
<0.04 >2.48
Foster: No permit data
<0% >10.6%
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How affordable is this community?

In Foster, WI, the typical home price of $257,604 is below the Wisconsin average of $296,335. With a median household income of $61,146 in Foster, WI, housing costs are a modest stretch for the typical household.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Foster, WI is a growing community of roughly 84 households, with population increasing at 1.7% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Foster, WI is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 89% of units. In Foster, WI, renters make up the majority, with only 38% of units owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?