At a Glance
Median Income
$67,179
$33,144 per capita
Home Value
$194,400
Zillow: $247,391
Median Rent
$1,005/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
185/100K
2,221/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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
3.2 / 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 $67,179 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,144. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,109 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fremont is $194,400 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,391. Median rent is $1,005/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Fremont reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,221/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Fremont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fremont has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population27,321
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density2,472/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,179
Per Capita$33,144
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$3,064M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,400
Rent$1,005
Ownership61.4%
Zillow$247,391
Housing Units11,549
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent185/100K
Property2,221/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault68/100K
Burglary479/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain30.4 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,187 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute17 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Fremont was founded in 1871.
The median home in Fremont was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.