Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
16%
Fremont, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,582
Population
223,971
Renter Mix
41% Rent
A commuter’s dream nearing the Silicon Valley on the San Francisco Bay
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Public Transit
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Bayfront
Fremont, positioned in the San Francisco Bay Area, combines suburban living with innovation and technology. As home to the Tesla Factory, the city maintains a strong industrial presence while offering numerous parks and outdoor spaces. Lake Elizabeth in Central Park provides recreational opportunities, while Mission Peak's trails showcase panoramic Bay Area views. The rental market remains competitive, with average rents ranging from $2,204 for studios to $3,770 for three-bedroom homes, with year-over-year increases between 1.5% and 4.4%.
The city's five districts each offer distinct characteristics. Historic Niles preserves its early film industry heritage, while Mission San Jose features the restored Mission San José, an architectural landmark from 1797. The Warm Springs area has developed into a technology center, and Central Fremont includes shopping destinations like the Fremont Hub and Pacific Commons. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Coyote Hills Regional Park and Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge. Located between Silicon Valley and the East Bay, Fremont combines convenient access to major employment centers with well-maintained neighborhoods and parks.
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Demographics
Median Household Income
$160,987
Average: $181,665
Education
102,046
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
118,399
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fremont has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
43%
Other Education
57%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Fremont, CA is $2,250 for a studio, $2,585 for one bedroom, $3,223 for two bedrooms, and $3,941 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fremont has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,585/month
673 Sq Ft
House
$4,610/month
1,715 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,994/month
910 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,106/month
1,655 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
1,083 Students
Public
Grades K-5
574 Students
Warm Springs Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
574 Students
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
457 Students
Mission San Jose Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
436 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,972 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,574 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,424 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,495 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,149 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,618 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,618 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,157 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,157 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,794 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Central Park (Lake Elizabeth)
- Ardenwood Historic Farm
- Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area
- Alameda Creek Regional Trail
- Niles Community Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
- Metro Oakland International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.