Fosston is a city in Minnesota, USA. The population is around 1.45k. The median age is 44.9 and the median household income is $45,451. This city has a high percentage of people who are employed, with 57.2% reporting themselves as White (Non-Hispanic) and 25.8% as Asian. The majority of people in Fosston speak English, but other languages are also important in this community.
The city of Fosston is part of the Greater Grand Forks metro area. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was approximately 1,427, and it's estimated that this number will rise to 1,442 by 2020. Fosston has 4 parks and recreation facilities, but few residents live near them. Because of this, it may appear that the crime rate is higher in some parts of the city than in others.
Fosston's violent crime rate is slightly higher than that of neighboring cities. The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Fosston is one in 379 in the northeast part of the city and one in 918 in the east. Despite this difference in violent crime, Fosston is still safer than other cities of the same size.
Fosston is a small city located in northwestern Minnesota. The city is home to a number of progressive leaders, which have helped the city grow and become a success. It has excellent shopping, dining and recreation opportunities. It also has a public library and arts center, city bus service, and a number of community parks.