Providence metro, RI relocation guide
Moving to Foster, RI
$599,000Median listing price
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About Foster
Foster is Rhode Island's last true frontier town — rural, forested, and the least populated in Providence County. There is no real town center; the 1796 Foster Town House (the oldest government meeting house of its kind in the U.S.) stands near Foster Center's crossroads.
Home prices in Foster
The median listing price in Foster is $599,000.
Top places in Foster
- Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge — Rhode Island's only covered bridge on a public road, on Central Pike (Wikipedia, read September 25, 2026).
- Foster Center — the crossroads village with the Town House and churches.
- Moosup Valley Historic District — the 19th-century mill village on the Moosup River (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Jerimoth Hill — the state's highest point at 812 feet.
- North-South Trail — the long-distance hiking trail crossing the town.
- Foster Old Home Days — the annual summer festival.
- The Mount Hygeia Schoolhouse (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Foster
- No in-town MBTA station; nearest commuter rail is Providence on the Providence/Stoughton Line (Wikipedia Providence/Stoughton Line page, read September 25, 2026).
- Very limited or no fixed-route RIPTA service; the town is car-dependent.
- Approximate drive to downtown Providence: ~35–45 minutes.
Foster FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Foster, RI?
The median listing price in Foster is $599,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Foster, RI?
No in-town MBTA station; nearest commuter rail is Providence on the Providence/Stoughton Line (Wikipedia Providence/Stoughton Line page, read September 25, 2026).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.