Foster's proximity to Marion's parks and one of its warehouses
Foster may be on the far northeastern side of Marion, but residents live alongside Marion’s major parks. With the river just to the west, residents can stop along the banks to fish in the waters, or they cross the Highland Avenue bridge to head to Marion’s biggest park—Matter Park, which stretches over 100 acres. Still, Foster isn’t completely recreational. The bottom half of the neighborhood is Spartan Logistics’ warehouse. Sally Jenks, a local broker with RE/MAX Realty One, highlights that, while distribution and manufacturing employers have declined their presence in Marion in recent years, they are still larger industries for the areas. Foster residents can live close to work, while also enjoying the recreational green space outside of work.
Butterfly gardens and inclusive playgrounds at Matter Park
Families like to bring their kids to Matter Park for the playgrounds, which have fences encircling them to keep kids safe and inclusive playground equipment. People can also stroll through the 6 acres of butterfly gardens, and many residents come here for their wedding, prom and homecoming pictures. On the opposite side of the river, River’s Edge Family Golf Center offers mini-golf, but also has seasonal activities in colder months. “It’s great for fall,” Jenks says. “You can take the kids and pick out pumpkins or take a hayride.” Golfers can also head to Marion Elks Lodge and Golf Course to play along its sprawling green.
The Children's Garden in Matter Park is a popular spot for Foster children.
Matter Park offers a women's pickleball league that Foster residents can partake in.
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Foster's local bar and downtown's diners and barbeque joints
While most of the closer restaurants and shops will be downtown, Foster has Waylon’s Bar right in the center of the neighborhood. Patrons can play a round of pool while waiting for their sandwiches and wings to arrive. Downtown, The Train Station Pancake House serves pancakes and crepes at breakfast and sandwiches and steaks for lunch and dinner. Obi’s Barbeque takes on a casual Star Wars theme with a small mural on the wall. For groceries, Ruler Foods and Needler’s Fresh Market are both 1.5 miles away, on the other side river from Foster.
Ruler Foods is conveniently located 1.5 miles from Foster.
Foster residents head to Obi's in downtown Marion for delicious barbeque.
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Tree-lined streets without sidewalks in Foster
Bungalows, ranch-style homes, Nationals and duplexes all sit alongside each other in Foster. Trees drop leaves on the front yards, covering the patterns left in the grass by lawnmowers. People personalize their properties with flowerpots and small buses along front walkways. Most of the streets here are narrower and lack sidewalks, though there are some along Highland Avenue. Homes here typically sell between $50,000 and $150,000.
Ranch style homes are plentiful in the Foster neighborhood.
There are many duplexes for rent in Foster.
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Crossing the Mississinewa River to downtown Marion
Foster is on the other side of the river from both the grocery stores in the west and downtown Marion to the south, so residents will need to use the bridges to connect to these amenities. Downtown Marion is just 1.5 miles away, connected by both Washington and Branson streets, which both have bridges crossing the river. Highland Avenue links Foster with the western side of the city. The North Marion bus route stops downtown and at Marion Health Family Medical Center, also 1.5 miles away. Those traveling by plane can fly out of Indianapolis International Airport, 92.5 miles away.
The Mississinewa River separates Foster from the rest of Marion.
Downtown Marion is a short drive across the river from Foster.
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College scholarships for Marion students
For kindergarten through fourth grade, students can attend Riverview Elementary School, which earns a B-minus from Niche. Fifth and sixth graders go to Justice Thurgood Marshall Intermediate School, which receives a C-plus. C-rated John L. McCulloch Junior High School offers the 21st Century Scholars Program, which offers up to four years of paid tuition to an in-state high-education institution for income-eligible students. Marion High School earns a B.
Welcome to John L. McCulloch Jr. High School.
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intermediate School has 489 students.
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Seasonal activities and traditions at Matter Park
As such a large public space in Marion, Matter Park hosts multiple city events. People can take hayrides around the space for Marion Fall Festival and roast s’mores around the campfire in the evening. Locals vendors come with fall-themed goodies to form the Fall Mall. In the winter, the park illuminates with over 2 million lights for the Walkway of Light. “At Christmas, it’s all set up with the lights and a little Santa’s workshop,” Jenks says. “You can go in and get cookies or buy little Christmas gifts.”
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Foster
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Foster, Marion sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Foster, Marion over the last 12 months is $57,842, down 31% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$48,000
Median Single Family Price
$48,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$43
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$53,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
8%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-43%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
304
Median Year Built
1940
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,360
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,760
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
765
Median Age
40
Population under 18
26.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,564
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,625
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.4%
College Graduates
12.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.3%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
20/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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