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.
Median Household Income
$181,506
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,933
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$1,403,800
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$2,142
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,385
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,912
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$3,724
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
Average AQI
19.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,771
Per month
Avg Home Value
$1,299,833
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Fremont?
The cost of living index for Fremont is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Fremont?
The median gross rent in Fremont is $2,933 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Fremont?
The median household income in Fremont is $181,506 per year.
What is the median home value in Fremont?
The median home value in Fremont is $1,403,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Fremont?
Fremont has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 19.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Fremont?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
