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Fremont.
About
Life in Fremont
Life in Fremont means living in one of the Bay Area's economic engines—the Tesla Gigafactory alone employs 25,000 people here, and the city has become a magnet for tech workers and established professionals seeking proximity to Silicon Valley without being in its epicenter. The job market is genuinely strong across tech, manufacturing, and supporting industries, with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, though you'll be competing for housing in one of California's priciest markets: median home prices sit around $1.29 million and rent averages $2,905 monthly, which demands serious income (median household is $181,510) to live here comfortably. What keeps locals rooted is the sheer diversity and stability—Mission San Jose alone is over 50% Asian American, while the city's five original districts (Centerville, Niles, Irvington, Mission San José, and Warm Springs) each retain distinct character: Niles has its quirky charm with antique shops and silent film screenings at the Essanay museum, while Mission San José offers top-tier schools (Mission San Jose High ranks 93rd nationally) and attracts affluent families willing to pay for that education.
Fremont at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Foreign-Born
51.1%
Broadband Internet
96.8%
of households
Population Growth
-1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics51.1% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Fremont: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fremont, the largest foreign-born group is from India (40.6%), and 19.5% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
22.3%
of residents
65 and Older
14.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.9%
of households
Married Couples
65.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.90
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 44% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Fremont
In Fremont, rent runs 44% above the CA average, and home values are 91% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
115.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,190
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,439,805 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Fremont
Unemployment in Fremont is 1.1 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Fremont Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.3 min avg
How Fremont residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fremont, most residents drive alone to work (54%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Medium hub5.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 22 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 68% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Fremont runs 68% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
105.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,779.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Fremont Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Alameda County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Alameda County, which includes Fremont, the most common type is flood, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 16 | Flood | $140 |
| 2023 | 16 | High Wind | $30 |
| 2022 | 13 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 18 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 21 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 21 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
265 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Alameda County, county-wide
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2024)
Air quality in Alameda County, which includes Fremont, is typically good — 194 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
194
per year
Moderate Days
171
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Alameda County, county-wide
Climate77°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fremont has mild summers (avg high 77°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
68°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
77°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
15.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
12
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
60
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 43°F | 3.00" |
| Feb | 61°F | 44°F | 3.17" |
| Mar | 65°F | 46°F | 2.52" |
| Apr | 68°F | 48°F | 1.22" |
| May | 71°F | 52°F | 0.50" |
| Jun | 75°F | 55°F | 0.16" |
| Jul | 78°F | 57°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 78°F | 57°F | 0.02" |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 0.10" |
| Oct | 73°F | 52°F | 0.69" |
| Nov | 65°F | 46°F | 1.59" |
| Dec | 58°F | 43°F | 2.97" |
Healthcare3 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fremont
Fremont has 3 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
3
within city limits
Uninsured
2.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fremont
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Washington Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Bhc Fremont Hospital Inc.
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
St Rose Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 9.2 mi away · Hayward
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hsp at Stanford
Childrens · 11.5 mi away · Palo Alto
Palo Alto VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 11.6 mi away · Palo Alto
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fremont
Fremont's student/teacher ratio is 22.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 63.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
47
within city limits
Private Schools
16
within city limits
College Degree Rate
63.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Fremont
Public · 2-year · 7,099 students · in-state tuition $1,202 · 28% graduate · median earnings $61,853 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 126 students · in-state tuition $10,810 · 58% graduate
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 27,601 students · in-state tuition $8,846 · 78% graduate · median earnings $83,493 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 15,264 students · in-state tuition $1,577 · 42% graduate · median earnings $62,175 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-East Bay
9.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 9,809 students · in-state tuition $7,993 · 69% graduate · median earnings $73,868 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,554 students · in-state tuition $68,544 · 96% graduate · median earnings $125,340 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,105 students · in-state tuition $1,366 · 23% graduate · median earnings $52,460 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,552 students · in-state tuition $63,513 · 89% graduate · median earnings $117,193 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, 21 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fremont
Fremont has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (21 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
21 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
31 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
31 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
32 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
33 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
33 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
33 mi awayPort Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
37 mi awayPublic Libraries in Fremont
Centerville Library
3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont
Fremont Main Library
2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont
Irvington Library
41825 Greenpark Dr., Fremont
Niles Library
150 I St., Fremont
Cities Near Fremont
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Fremont FAQ
Is Fremont, California affordable?⌄
Fremont's median rent is $2,933/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $181,506/year. Median home value is $1,403,800.
Is Fremont, California safe?⌄
Fremont's violent crime rate was 106 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1779 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fremont, California?⌄
Fremont has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fremont, California?⌄
The cost of living in Fremont is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,933/month and median household income is $181,506/year. The median home value is $1,403,800. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fremont, California?⌄
The average commute in Fremont is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from