Fremont, California
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Fremont.
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How much does it cost to live in Fremont?
For relocators asking how much Fremont costs: the housing index sits at 320 versus 100 nationally, with homes near $1,289,400 and rents near $2,905. Local median income is about $176,350 and unemployment recently ran 4.6% (U.S. 4.2%). Commutes average 33 minutes. Violent-offense rates run about 166.1 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 320U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $1,289,400U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $2,905U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $176,350U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.6%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 33 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 166.1per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 75°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Fremont compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 228,192City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $176,350Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year125% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 320ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year220% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $1,289,400City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year325% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $2,905City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year116% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.6%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 33 min32% above U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 5011% above U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 166.1annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)72% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 1877.6annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)39% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 75°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals12.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 44°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals10.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 16 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals52% below U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 306As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals14% above U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Fremont grew 6.4% from 214,553 in 2010 to 228,192 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Fremont expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Fremont runs 220 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 320 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $1,289,400 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $2,905 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Fremont?
Budget first around $2,905/month rent or $1,289,400 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $1,289,400
- Median rent $2,905/month
- Median household income $176,350
What is the job market like in Fremont?
Labor-market context for Fremont: unemployment 4.6% and median income $176,350. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.6% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $176,350
How long is the typical commute in Fremont?
Plan on roughly 33 minutes each way in Fremont. Walk Score estimates around 50 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 33 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 50/100
Is Fremont safer than similar U.S. cities?
Fremont's FBI-derived violent rate (~166.1/100k) sits below the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 166.1 per 100k
- Property 1877.6 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Fremont?
Fremont's climate profile: 75°F summer peaks, 44°F winter mornings, 16" annual rainfall, and 306 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 75°F
- Winter low 44°F
- 16 in rain · 306 sunny days
Relocators eyeing Fremont, California will find roughly 228,192 residents within city limits. Households here report a median income near $176,350; our housing-derived cost index is about 320 (well above the national housing-cost baseline). Ownership is a high bar — typical values near $1,289,400 push many newcomers toward renting first.
Pacific weather, wildfire seasons, and housing scarcity dominate relocation tradeoffs. Roughly 306 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Commutes average near 33 minutes one-way, with walkability near 50/100. BLS LAUS puts recent unemployment around 4.6% for the surrounding county. Violent-offense rates near 166.1 per 100k compare favorably with many peer metros, though local blocks still differ.
Fremont is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Fremont with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Fremont city, 1600000US0626000) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Alameda County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00093228 HAYWARD AIR TERMINAL) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10