Urban-Rural Index Ranking — Foster City

Updated June 22, 2026

See how neighborhoods in Foster City compare on urban-rural index. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How urban-rural index is measured →

Top Urban-Rural Index Neighborhoods — Ranked

#1
Lincoln6.6

Open land and scattered greenery provide a semi-rural atmosphere that is consistent with the rest of Foster City. According to iHuus data, the area features a balanced mix of residential plots and natural spaces.

#2
Birds6.6

Dense suburban layouts of single-family and multi-family homes are interspersed with various water features, matching the city average for urban-rural character.

#3
Constellations and Stars6.5

Primarily composed of planned suburban layouts, this area features a mix of multi-family housing and single-family homes that aligns closely with the city average. Residents will find a developed landscape of apartments and community facilities rather than open or rural land.

#4
Fish6.5

#5
Pilgrim-Triton6.5

#6
Chess6.5

#7
Boats6.5

#8
Explorers6.5

#9
Famous Ships6.5

#10
Islands6.5

Full Foster City Urban-Rural Index Ranking

City average:6.57— scores above this beat the city average
NeighborhoodScoreCity Rankvs. City Avg
Lincoln6.6#1—
Birds6.6#2—
Constellations and Stars6.5#3-0.1 ↓
Fish6.5#4-0.1 ↓
Pilgrim-Triton6.5#5-0.1 ↓
Chess6.5#6-0.1 ↓
Boats6.5#7-0.1 ↓
Explorers6.5#8-0.1 ↓
Famous Ships6.5#9-0.1 ↓
Islands6.5#10-0.1 ↓
Town Center6.5#11-0.1 ↓
Bays6.5#12-0.1 ↓
Vintage Park6.5#13-0.1 ↓
Admirals6.5#14-0.1 ↓

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