Living in Fremont, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fremont · Census data 2020–2024
Fremont has 4,568 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $57,452 (21% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $194,700, the median rent is $730/month.
Fremont at a glance
- Population
- 4,568
- Median age
- 38State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $57,452State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $194,700State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $730/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Fremont a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Michigan median.
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 $194,700, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $730 per month, which is 19.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,297 a month in housing costs.
Fremont median household income
The median household income in Fremont is $57,452 and the income per person is $33,550. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Fremont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,109
- Owner-occupied
- 70.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.5%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.31
Fremont demographics
- Population
- 4,568
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 1,950
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fremont ›
Education in Fremont
29.4% of adults 25 and older in Fremont have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fremont
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 68.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Fremont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont | 4,568 | $57,452 | $194,700 | $730 |
| Newaygo | 2,512 | $40,689 | $115,200 | $1,040 |
| Hesperia | 934 | $37,174 | $131,300 | $571 |
| White Cloud | 1,280 | $45,192 | $165,900 | $831 |
| Grant | 1,096 | $58,083 | $157,100 | $1,063 |
| Twin Lake | 2,036 | $84,950 | $250,600 | — |
| Lakewood Club | 1,255 | $71,518 | $157,300 | $1,372 |
| Wolf Lake | 4,654 | $51,637 | $131,400 | $1,310 |
| Casnovia | 377 | $76,250 | $175,000 | $1,000 |
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What is the median household income in Fremont, MI?
The median household income in Fremont is $57,452, 21% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $194,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Fremont?
The median gross rent in Fremont is $730 per month, about 19.5% of household income.
Is Fremont, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Michigan median.
What is the median age in Fremont?
The median age in Fremont is 38 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Fremont?
The average commute to work in Fremont is 21 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fremont?
The unemployment rate in Fremont is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fremont?
29.4% 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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