Fremont, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dodge County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
27,321 Population 2,472/sq mi density
$67,179 Median Income $33,144 per capita
$194,400 Home Value $257,950 Zillow
$1,005 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
180 Violent Crime/100K 1,902 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$67,179 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,400 home value, $1,005/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
180 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fremont, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,179
11% below
$33,144 per capita
Home Value
$194,400
31% below
Zillow: $257,950
Median Rent
$1,005/mo
14% below
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
180/100K
53% below
1,902/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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
89%
Home Value
69%
Rent
86%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
47%
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 3.5% (3% 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 $257,950. 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 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,902/100K. 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. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population27,321
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density2,472/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,179
Per Capita$33,144
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$3,064M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044

Housing

A+
Home Value$194,400
Rent$1,005
Ownership61.4%
Zillow$257,950
Housing Units11,549
Rent Burden25.9%

Crime

F
Violent180/100K
Property1,902/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault97/100K
Burglary375/100K

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,617/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain30.4 in/yr
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.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.