Foster City is a city located in San Mateo County, California. In 2019, the United States Census estimated the population to be 33,901, an increase of more than 10% over the 2010 census figure of 30,567. Foster City is sometimes considered to be part of Silicon Valley for its local industry and its proximity to Silicon Valley cities. Foster City is one of the United States’ safest cities, with an average of one murder per decade.


History
Foster City was founded in the 1960s on engineered landfill in the marshes of San Francisco Bay, on the east edge of San Mateo. The city was named after T. Jack Foster, a real estate magnate who owned much of the land comprising the city and who was instrumental in its initial design. His successor firm, Foster Enterprises (now known as Forestar Group), developed and still manages many commercial areas within Foster City today.

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