Fremont CA

In Fremont, the rent-to-income burden runs around 19% — refreshingly manageable by national standards. Median income sits at $181,506 and median rent is $2,933/month. 42% of renters spend 30%+ of income on housing — above the national average. Median home value: $1,403,800 — that's 7.7× the median income. 61% of households own their home — unusually high for a major US city. Residents put down roots here. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — a highly educated workforce that drives (and inflates) this local economy. Employment picture: 4.70% unemployment — a healthy job market. Poverty rate: 5.2%. Average commute: 30 minutes — acceptable. Violent crime: 15.1/100k avg monthly rate (1277 reported); Property crime: 198.4/100k avg monthly rate (16781 reported). Fremont was founded in 1956 — that's 70 years of history baked into the streets. The city covers 87.6 sq miles at 2,606 people/sq mile — spread out. Elevation: 56 ft — essentially flat — floods are a real conversation. Fremont has 5 sister cities — cosmopolitan on paper, at least. RoastMyCity overall score: 66/100 — It Depends.