1940Government
The historic Hillbarn Theatre was founded in 1940 and provides the community with year-round access to live theatre, as well as workshop, classes, and summer camps for kids ages...
1964Civil Rights
The first residents moved into Foster City on March 7, 1964.
1970History
United States census data shows the median household income for Foster City residents in 1970 was $30,000 and in 1980 was $60,000.
1973Crime
The movie Over the Edge is based on events occurring in Foster City and chronicled in a 1973 article titled "Mousepacks: Kids on a Crime Spree" in the San Francisco Examiner.
1977History
Perez was the first city councilperson to be recalled since 1977.
1993Culture
== Economy ==
=== Headquarters ===
Around 1993 Visa Inc.
2000History
His firm, Foster Enterprises, now run by his descendants, relocated to San Mateo in 2000 and is still active in real estate affairs throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
2005Education
In 2005, Bowditch became a California Distinguished School for the second time.
2009History
The 2009 median home price in Foster City was $1,025,000.
2013History
A third recognition was given in 2013.
2019History
According to the California Secretary of State, as of February 10, 2019, Foster City has 16,568 registered voters.
2020History
As of 2020, the median household income for Foster City was $161,000.
2023Culture
Sledgehammer Games
Sling Media
Truviso
Zuora
Zoox
=== Top employers ===
According to the city's 2023 Top Ten Employers, the top ten employers in the city are:
== Arts and cu...
2024History
In 2024, the average home value was $1,926,381.