Fremont, CA

Fremont CA scores 61/100 on safety (below average). Crime is about 4% below the national average. Expect more property crime (car break-ins, package theft) than a quiet suburb.

Detail: overall crime index 96 (100 = avg); violent crime index 55; property crime index 136. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Fremont. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Fremont is about $2,933/month (very expensive). At $2,933/month for a typical unit, you need about $105,588+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $1,403,800.

Median household income is $181,506, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($181,506) clears the $105,588 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 76°F (highs near 88°F, lows near 64°F).

Most of the year is outdoor-friendly; peak summer still needs AC for comfort. Cooling costs matter more than heating for most of the year. If you visit, go in late summer so you feel the heat, not just a mild weekend.

Who tends to thrive in Fremont: (1) Dual-income households (at $2,933/month, the rent math works much better with two salaries) (2) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $181,506 helps carry housing costs) (3) Households earning $105,588+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $2,933/month (4) Movers with a locked job offer in Fremont who already priced rent and commute

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 61/100) (2) Single earners under $70k (the rent-to-income ratio is tight at $2,933/month) (3) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $2,933/month

Income sniff test: clear about $105,588 household income for $2,933/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Fremont holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 61/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $2,933/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.