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Is Fremont a Good Place to Live? Fremont, Nebraska: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Fremont ranks #560 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #106 of 208 small cities and #9 of 20 in Nebraska. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (86.3, #39 of 208) and short commutes (17.4 min, #40 of 208), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Fremont by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Fremont's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Fremont?
Fremont's cost of living index is 86.3, 14% below the US level of 100 and #71 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,080/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $257,950, 8% below the typical Nebraska home ($280,673).
| Measure | Fremont | NebraskaNE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 86.3#71 of 1,308 | 90.1 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $257,950#269 of 1,187 | $280,673 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,216/mo#110 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $214,700#277 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,080/mo#301 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 3x#182 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 18.2%#268 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Nebraska is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Fremont housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Fremont is in the Fremont, NE metro.
Nebraska housing market →Is Fremont safe?
Fremont recorded 200 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 39% below the US rate of 328 and 8% below Nebraska's 218. That ranks #357 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #68 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Fremont Police Department. Property crime runs 1,500 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Fremont | NebraskaNE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 200#357 of 1,085 | 218 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 1,500#480 of 1,085 | 1,379 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Nebraska is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Fremont?
The median household in Fremont earns $71,152, 14% below the US figure of $83,163 and 7% below Nebraska ($76,376). Unemployment is 3% (US 4.3%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Fremont | NebraskaNE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $71,152#792 of 1,312 | $76,376 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 3%#98 of 1,058 | 3% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 11.6%#626 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +0.4%#435 of 1,132 | +0.6% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Nebraska is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Fremont?
The median resident of Fremont is 37.5 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 21.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1099 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 62% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Fremont | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 37.5 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 21.9%#1099 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 62% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Fremont's schools and health?
Fremont's 11 public schools graduate 87% of students in four years (Nebraska 87.1%), with 16.9 students per teacher and $12,811 spent per pupil. 39.5% of adults are obese and 11.3% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Fremont | NebraskaNE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 87%#576 of 1,063 | 87.1% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 16.9#722 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $12,811#852 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 39.5%#1083 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 11.3%#676 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 14.1%#155 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 12.9%#944 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Nebraska is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 5,273 students are enrolled in Fremont's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Fremont?
The average commute in Fremont is 17.4 minutes (Nebraska 19.9); 0% of workers take transit and 4.2% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Fremont scores 9.2 of 20 (below average walkable), #791 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 73.9°F and winters 25.5°F, with 30.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Fremont | NebraskaNE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 17.4 min#161 of 1,312 | 19.9 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 3.2%#228 of 1,312 | 4% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 82.7% | 75.8% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 4.2% | 9.7% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 9.2#791 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Nebraska is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32.4 | 12.8 | 0.8 |
| Feb | 37.1 | 16.7 | 0.9 |
| Mar | 50.1 | 27.2 | 1.6 |
| Apr | 62.8 | 38.1 | 3 |
| May | 73.4 | 50.2 | 4.6 |
| Jun | 83.3 | 61 | 5 |
| Jul | 86.7 | 65.1 | 3.2 |
| Aug | 84.5 | 62.5 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 78.1 | 53.1 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 65 | 40.4 | 2.2 |
| Nov | 49.5 | 27.5 | 1.2 |
| Dec | 36.3 | 17.7 | 1.2 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Fremont.
| Measure | Fremont | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 50.5°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 73.9°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 25.5°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 30.4 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Fremont.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Fremont?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Fremont's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Dodge County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, strong wind, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.23% of building value, higher than 80% of US counties.
| Measure | Fremont | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.23%#1013 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Dodge County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Dodge County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Tornado | 0.028% | 97% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.01% | 92% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.15% | 90% of counties |
| Hail | 0.013% | 88% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0028% | 80% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0022% | 68% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Fremont compare with similar-size cities?
Fremont is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #106 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 27,567.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont, NEPop. 27,567 | #560 | 57.2 | $71,152 | $1,080/mo | 200 | 17.4 min |
| Henderson, KYPop. 27,852 | #1029 | 49.6 | $48,186 | $771/mo | 278 | 19.8 min |
| Pearl, MSPop. 27,737 | #453 | 58.9 | $61,695 | $1,175/mo | 83 | 23.8 min |
| Mililani Town, HIPop. 27,668 | #255 | 63.1 | $127,363 | $2,384/mo | no data | 29.9 min |
| Marshalltown, IAPop. 27,626 | #761 | 54.0 | $69,068 | $891/mo | 283 | 17.2 min |
| Dodge City, KSPop. 27,613 | #543 | 57.4 | $68,721 | $1,045/mo | 185 | 11.6 min |
| New Iberia, LAPop. 27,571 | #1298 | 36.8 | $47,087 | $894/mo | 1,088 | 19.7 min |
| Conway, SCPop. 27,263 | #1072 | 48.5 | $56,650 | $866/mo | 324 | 24 min |
| Kuna, IDPop. 27,158 | #410 | 59.9 | $96,219 | $1,774/mo | no data | 28.9 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Fremont compare with the rest of Nebraska?
Fremont ranks #9 of the 20 Nebraska cities we track, with a score of 57.2 against Nebraska's statewide 71.1. Its households earn 7% below the Nebraska median. Violent crime is 8% below the statewide rate. Homes are 8% below the typical Nebraska home.
| City | Rank in NE | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion, NEPop. 25,244 | #1 | 68.8 | $111,679 | $1,269/mo | 48 |
| Gretna, NEPop. 9,193 | #2 | 65.3 | $123,992 | $1,540/mo | no data |
| Bellevue, NEPop. 64,510 | #3 | 61.8 | $85,462 | $1,226/mo | 108 |
| La Vista, NEPop. 16,563 | #4 | 60.4 | $81,961 | $1,317/mo | 67 |
| Lincoln, NEPop. 294,856 | #5 | 60.2 | $71,867 | $1,086/mo | 427 |
| Norfolk, NEPop. 26,054 | #6 | 58.4 | $58,884 | $875/mo | 221 |
| Kearney, NEPop. 34,246 | #7 | 58.3 | $69,724 | $949/mo | 229 |
| Columbus, NEPop. 24,488 | #8 | 58.3 | $64,626 | $892/mo | 87 |
| Fremont, NEPop. 27,567 | #9 | 57.2 | $71,152 | $1,080/mo | 200 |
| Omaha, NEPop. 488,837 | #10 | 56.8 | $73,201 | $1,187/mo | 350 |
| Hastings, NEPop. 25,008 | #11 | 56.7 | $64,048 | $858/mo | 239 |
| Chalco, NEPop. 10,595 | #12 | 56.4 | $85,672 | $1,195/mo | no data |
| Gering, NEPop. 8,550 | #13 | 55.6 | $75,093 | $823/mo | 105 |
| South Sioux City, NEPop. 13,907 | #14 | 54.2 | $68,223 | $1,127/mo | 166 |
| Grand Island, NEPop. 52,884 | #15 | 53.8 | $63,795 | $947/mo | 386 |
| Lexington, NEPop. 10,862 | #16 | 53.6 | $67,666 | $966/mo | 79 |
| York, NEPop. 8,141 | #17 | 53.1 | $63,265 | $862/mo | 183 |
| Beatrice, NEPop. 12,225 | #18 | 51.5 | $57,264 | $758/mo | 73 |
| North Platte, NEPop. 22,831 | #19 | 51.0 | $58,097 | $921/mo | 116 |
| Scottsbluff, NEPop. 14,376 | #20 | 45.7 | $56,359 | $966/mo | 672 |
All 20 Nebraska cities we track, by overall score. Nebraska statewide: median income $76,376, violent crime 218.4 per 100,000.
How is Fremont's score calculated?
Fremont scores 57.2 out of 100, #560 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Nebraska's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Fremont. Similar-size median 52.9.
56.9 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Fremont's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
83.2 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Fremont. Similar-size median 52.2.
53.2 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Fremont's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
52.4 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Fremont's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
83.6 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Fremont. Similar-size median 46.7.
49.8 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Fremont. Similar-size median 44.2.
48.7 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Fremont. Similar-size median 47.3.
42.6 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Fremont's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
43.2 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 54.8.
19.7 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Fremont's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Fremont has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Fremont
Is Fremont, NE a good place to live?
Fremont ranks #560 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #106 of 208 small cities and #9 of 20 in Nebraska. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (86.3, #39 of 208) and short commutes (17.4 min, #40 of 208), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Fremont?
Fremont's cost of living index is 86.3, 14% below the US level of 100 and #71 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,080/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $257,950, 8% below the typical Nebraska home ($280,673).
What is the crime rate in Fremont?
Fremont recorded 200 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 39% below the US rate of 328 and 8% below Nebraska's 218. That ranks #357 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #68 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Fremont Police Department. Property crime runs 1,500 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Fremont?
The median household in Fremont earns $71,152, 14% below the US figure of $83,163 and 7% below Nebraska ($76,376). Unemployment is 3% (US 4.3%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Fremont?
Median rent in Fremont is $1,080/mo (Census), #301 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,216/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 18.2% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Fremont?
The typical home value in Fremont is $257,950, up 4.2% in a year, against $280,673 for Nebraska and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $214,700.
How are the public schools in Fremont?
Fremont's 11 public schools graduate 87% of students in four years (Nebraska 87.1%), with 16.9 students per teacher and $12,811 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Fremont?
The average commute is 17.4 minutes, #161 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 19.9 minutes across Nebraska. 3.2% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Fremont?
Fremont averages 50.5°F over the year, 73.9°F in summer and 25.5°F in winter, with 30.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Fremont walkable?
Fremont scores 9.2 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #791 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Fremont at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Dodge County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, strong wind, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.23% of building value, higher than 80% of US counties.
Who lives in Fremont?
Fremont has 27,567 residents. The median resident of Fremont is 37.5 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 21.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1099 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 62% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Fremont compare with the rest of Nebraska?
Fremont ranks #9 of the 20 Nebraska cities we track, with a score of 57.2 against Nebraska's statewide 71.1. Its households earn 7% below the Nebraska median. Violent crime is 8% below the statewide rate. Homes are 8% below the typical Nebraska home.
What cities are similar in size to Fremont?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Fremont's population of 27,567 are Henderson, KY (#1029 overall), Pearl, MS (#453 overall), Mililani Town, HI (#255 overall), Marshalltown, IA (#761 overall), and Dodge City, KS (#543 overall). Fremont is #560.