At a Glance
Median Income
$50,974
$26,213 per capita
Home Value
$115,400
Zillow: $179,334
Median Rent
$809/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
298/100K
2,268/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
18.7% 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
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 5.1% (42% above 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 $179,334. 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 298 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,268/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population15,851
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,860/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,974
Per Capita$26,213
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$4,099M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,400
Rent$809
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$179,334
Housing Units7,599
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent298/100K
Property2,268/100K
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,229/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
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.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.