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Fremont, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Newaygo County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,532 Population 1,259/sq mi density
$57,000 Median Income $29,195 per capita
$169,500 Home Value $251,488 Zillow
$813 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
268 Violent Crime/100K 1,999 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,000 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,500 home value, $813/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
268 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Fremont, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,000
24% below
$29,195 per capita
Home Value
$169,500
40% below
Zillow: $251,488
Median Rent
$813/mo
30% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
268/100K
29% below
1,999/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
10% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
76%
Home Value
60%
Rent
70%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
71%
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 $57,000 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,195. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 855 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fremont is $169,500 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,488. Median rent is $813/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Safety & Crime

Fremont reports 268 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,999/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

30.2% of adults in Fremont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fremont has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population4,532
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,259/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,000
Per Capita$29,195
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$2,077M
Avg Weekly Wage$949

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,500
Rent$813
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$251,488
Housing Units2,009
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent268/100K
Property1,999/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault146/100K
Burglary49/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,616/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation765 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Fremont was founded in 1855.
The median home in Fremont was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.