At a Glance
Median Income
$41,477
$26,492 per capita
Home Value
$115,500
Zillow: $130,451
Median Rent
$824/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
25.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
19.2% 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 $41,477 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,492. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,155 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fremont is $115,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,451. Median rent is $824/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
12.8% of adults in Fremont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fremont has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population948
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density697/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,477
Per Capita$26,492
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.8%
County GDP$5,166M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,500
Rent$824
Ownership55.7%
Zillow$130,451
Housing Units577
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,403/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation146 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute22 min
Broadband78.5%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Fremont was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.