At a Glance
Median Income
$57,000
$29,195 per capita
Home Value
$169,500
Zillow: $251,488
Median Rent
$813/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
268/100K
1,999/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
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)
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.