Here's what it costs to live in Fremont, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,933 per month, while the typical home is valued around $1,403,800. Households earn a median of $181,506 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 19. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$181,506
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,933
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$1,403,800
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$2,142
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,385
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,912
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$3,724
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
228,295
Latest estimate
Median Age
39.1 yrs
Census ACS
19.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
6
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,987
Per month
Avg Home Value
$1,242,933
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 94536 | — | $2,755 | $1,160,200 |
| ZIP 94538 | — | $2,753 | $1,075,100 |
| ZIP 94539 | — | $3,151 | $1,735,200 |
| ZIP 94552 | — | $3,501 | $1,228,700 |
| ZIP 94555 | — | $3,116 | $1,223,500 |
| ZIP 94560 | — | $2,644 | $1,034,900 |
January Avg
51°F
July Avg
68°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
32.1
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
97.4%
The cost of living index for Fremont is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Fremont is $2,933 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Fremont is $181,506 per year.
The median home value in Fremont is $1,403,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Fremont has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 19.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
