Living in Fremont, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fremont · Census data 2020–2024
Fremont has 228,295 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $181,506 (83% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,403,800, the median rent is $2,933/month.
Fremont at a glance
- Population
- 228,295
- Median age
- 39.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $181,506State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,403,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,933/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 60.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Fremont a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 83% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 91% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fremont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fremont the median home value is $1,403,800, 322% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,933 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Fremont median household income
The median household income in Fremont is $181,506 and the income per person is $77,049. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Fremont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 81,579
- Owner-occupied
- 60.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.2%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.90
Fremont demographics
- Population
- 228,295
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 78,054
- Foreign-born
- 51.1%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fremont ›
Education in Fremont
63.9% of adults 25 and older in Fremont have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 31.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fremont
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 32.1%
- Drive alone
- 53.8%
- Public transit
- 3.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Fremont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont | 228,295 | $181,506 | $1,403,800 | $2,933 |
| Newark | 46,903 | $169,064 | $1,142,800 | $2,776 |
| Milpitas | 78,578 | $178,798 | $1,251,700 | $3,120 |
| Sunol | 847 | $215,000 | $1,333,300 | $3,501 |
| Union City | 67,464 | $133,715 | $1,104,900 | $2,713 |
| Sunnyvale | 154,236 | $186,170 | $1,801,800 | $3,039 |
| Santa Clara | 130,256 | $178,958 | $1,582,600 | $3,016 |
| Mountain View | 83,732 | $189,917 | $1,927,000 | $3,062 |
| East Foothills | 7,139 | $199,375 | $1,346,100 | $3,321 |
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What is the median household income in Fremont, CA?
The median household income in Fremont is $181,506, 83% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fremont?
The median home value in Fremont is $1,403,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Fremont?
The median gross rent in Fremont is $2,933 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Fremont, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 83% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 91% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Fremont?
The median age in Fremont is 39.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Fremont?
The average commute to work in Fremont is 30 minutes; 32.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fremont?
The unemployment rate in Fremont is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fremont?
63.9% of adults in Fremont have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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