Living in Fremont, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fremont · Census data 2020–2024
Fremont has 924 residents with a median age of 28.6. The median household income is $78,333 (4% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $104,900, the median rent is $798/month.
Fremont is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fremont at a glance
- Population
- 924
- Median age
- 28.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $78,333State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $104,900State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $798/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Fremont a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Iowa median; home values 50% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fremont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fremont the median home value is $104,900, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $798 per month, which is 14.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $959 a month in housing costs.
Fremont median household income
The median household income in Fremont is $78,333 and the income per person is $29,380. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Fremont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 355
- Owner-occupied
- 70.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.5%
- Vacant
- 13.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 3.00
Fremont demographics
- Population
- 924
- Median age
- 28.6
- Under 18
- 33.4%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 308
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fremont ›
Education in Fremont
11.5% of adults 25 and older in Fremont have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fremont
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 91.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Fremont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont | 924 | $78,333 | $104,900 | $798 |
| Kirkville | 266 | $58,750 | $93,300 | — |
| Hedrick | 913 | $67,500 | $79,600 | $725 |
| Keomah Village | 123 | $79,688 | $200,000 | — |
| Rose Hill | 300 | $82,917 | $67,900 | $1,047 |
| Delta | 363 | $52,083 | $48,100 | $1,038 |
| Martinsburg | 101 | $55,000 | $60,000 | — |
| University Park | 645 | $74,167 | $113,100 | $739 |
| Eddyville | 1,163 | $61,480 | $104,200 | $591 |
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What is the median household income in Fremont, IA?
The median household income in Fremont is $78,333, 4% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $104,900, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Fremont?
The median gross rent in Fremont is $798 per month, about 14.3% of household income.
Is Fremont, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Iowa median; home values 50% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Fremont?
The median age in Fremont is 28.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Fremont?
The average commute to work in Fremont is 26 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fremont?
The unemployment rate in Fremont is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fremont?
11.5% 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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