At a Glance
Median Income
$176,350
$73,378 per capita
Home Value
$1,289,400
Zillow: $1,447,776
Median Rent
$2,905/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
198/100K
2,421/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.7%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
16.8%
7.0% smoking rate
How Fremont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fremont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fremont a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fremont residents earn a median household income of $176,350 , which is 135% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $73,378. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,285 business establishments, including 4,325 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fremont is $1,289,400 , 357% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,447,776. Median rent is $2,905/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Fremont reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,421/100K. The murder rate is 2.7/100K.
Education
62.7% of adults in Fremont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% above the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fremont has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population228,518
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density2,926/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born50.1%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$176,350
Per Capita$73,378
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$182,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,885
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,289,400
Rent$2,905
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$1,447,776
Housing Units78,667
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent198/100K
Property2,421/100K
Murder2.7/100K
Assault114/100K
Burglary364/100K
Health
Obesity16.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking7.0%
Premature Death5,217/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation33 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.7%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+29.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 75%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations152
Libraries50
Did You Know?
The median home in Fremont was built in 1978.
30.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
50.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 4,325 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 106 fatal vehicle crashes.