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Fremont
  • Suburb of San Jose, CA
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Suburb
San Jose

Fremont

#2,841 in Best Places to Live in America
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      B
    Fremont is a suburb of San Jose with a population of 231,502. Fremont is in Alameda County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Fremont offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Fremont there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Fremont and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Fremont are highly rated.
    About Fremont...
    Population
    231,502
    Suburb of
    San Jose
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,069,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,591
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      100.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      11.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      53.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      353.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,554.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      434.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      17%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      29%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Fremont

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $153,475
    National
    $69,021
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