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Fremont, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Sandusky County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
15,851 Population 1,860/sq mi density
$50,974 Median Income $26,213 per capita
$115,400 Home Value $176,282 Zillow
$809 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,974 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,400 home value, $809/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Fremont, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,974
32% below
$26,213 per capita
Home Value
$115,400
59% below
Zillow: $176,282
Median Rent
$809/mo
30% below
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
3,992/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
18.7% 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)

Income
68%
Home Value
41%
Rent
70%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
0%
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 $50,974 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,213. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,468 business establishments, including 122 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fremont is $115,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,282. Median rent is $809/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Safety & Crime

Fremont reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,992/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

15.7% of adults in Fremont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fremont has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population15,851
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,860/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,974
Per Capita$26,213
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$4,099M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,400
Rent$809
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$176,282
Housing Units7,599
Rent Burden26.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,992/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault194/100K
Burglary589/100K

Health

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,229/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation580 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Fremont was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.