Fremont Housing Market and Home Prices: What the Official Data Shows

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The Census Bureau puts the median value of an owner-occupied home in Fremont at $1,403,800, nearly double California’s $734,700, while the city’s median household income is $181,506, about 83% above the state median. This guide explains the official numbers behind the Fremont housing market, what they mean for a seller, and how supply plans and tax rules affect your decision.

Fremont housing at a glance

Population (July 1, 2025 estimate)	226,442 (California: 39,355,309)
Change since April 2020 estimates base	-1.8% (California: -0.5%)
Median value of owner-occupied homes, 2020-2024	$1,403,800 (California: $734,700)
Owner-occupied housing unit rate	60.8% (California: 55.9%)
Median gross rent	$2,933 (California: $2,036)
Median owner costs with a mortgage	$4,000+ per month (California: $2,946)
Median owner costs without a mortgage	$1,003 per month (California: $829)
Households	78,054, averaging 2.90 persons
Median household income (2024 dollars)	$181,506 (California: $99,122)
Lived in the same house a year earlier	88.2% (California: 89.2%)

Source: Census Bureau QuickFacts. Home value, rent, owner costs, income and tenure are 2020-2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates; population is the July 2025 estimate. Five-year medians blend several years of sales and lag current listings.

How Fremont compares with the state

The median owner-occupied home value in Fremont is about 91% above the statewide median (our arithmetic: $1,403,800 versus $734,700). Median household income is about 83% higher. Because income rises almost as fast as value, the ratio of home value to household income works out to roughly 7.7, close to the statewide ratio of about 7.4.

That ratio is a rough gauge only, since it compares owner-occupied home value with all-household income, renters included.

The point for a seller is that Fremont prices are high but supported by high local incomes, which is a different market from places where prices are held up mainly by outside buyers.

Family-sized households and homeownership

Fremont households average 2.90 people, above the state’s 2.84, and 60.8% of homes are owner-occupied, compared with 55.9% statewide. That mix favors single-family houses and townhomes, and the buyer pool for a family home is large. Residential stability is strong: 88.2% of residents lived in the same house a year earlier.

Median gross rent is $2,933, about 44% above the state median, so renters in the city are a deep pool of future first-time buyers, and landlords with small rental houses are a common type of seller.

Owner costs with and without a mortgage

The Census reports median monthly owner costs with a mortgage as $4,000 or more, the top of its published range, so no exact figure exists. Homeowners without a mortgage report a median of $1,003, which covers property tax, insurance and utilities.

The gap shows how much of a typical Fremont owner’s budget is the loan itself. Owners with large equity and no mortgage are the ones best placed to sell quickly, since they can accept a clean cash sale without payoff pressure.

Property tax and your sale

Alameda County bills property tax on assessed value, and a sale triggers reassessment for the buyer. Sellers who have held a Fremont home for many years often carry a low assessment compared with market value. Our Alameda County property tax guide and the statewide Prop 13 reassessment guide explain how it works, so you can see why buyers factor a higher tax bill into their offers.

The supply plan: 12,897 new homes

Fremont’s own Housing Element page says the city’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation for the 2023-2031 period is 12,897 units, and the General Plan page says the city must plan for nearly 13,000 new homes, including more than 7,000 affordable units.

The allocation is a planning target, not a construction guarantee: it requires the city to zone enough sites, and builders still decide what to build.

For a seller, the takeaway is that more multifamily and mixed-use supply is planned over the cycle, which tends to serve renters and condo buyers more than detached house buyers. If your lot is large, see our Fremont zoning and ADU guide for accessory unit rules.

What moves your house price in Fremont

Condition and permits. Open permits and unpermitted additions slow traditional sales. See the Fremont building permits guide and code enforcement guide.
Tenants. A tenant-occupied house is harder to show and may need notice periods before a sale closes.
Timing and carrying costs. Every month of listing time adds taxes, insurance and utilities for owners who have already moved out.
Net proceeds. A higher list price is not the same as higher proceeds after commissions and repairs. Use our seller closing costs guide to compare.

For statewide context, read the California home price and sales report and the Alameda County housing report.

How to sell a house in Fremont

Check permit history and any city notices on the property.
Compare recent sold homes of similar size and condition.
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Choose your closing date.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in Fremont?

The Census Bureau reports a median value of owner-occupied housing units of $1,403,800 for 2020-2024, compared with $734,700 for California.

How much is rent in Fremont?

Median gross rent is $2,933 per the 2020-2024 American Community Survey, compared with $2,036 statewide.

What share of Fremont homes are owner-occupied?

60.8%, compared with 55.9% for California.

How many new homes must Fremont plan for?

The city’s Housing Element says its 2023-2031 Regional Housing Needs Allocation is 12,897 units.

Is Fremont’s population growing?

The Census Bureau’s July 2025 estimate is 226,442, which is 1.8% below the April 2020 estimates base.

Can I sell my Fremont house as-is for cash?

Yes. California sellers can sell as-is, including to cash buyers, with required disclosures.

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Sources

This guide is general information from public sources, not legal, tax or appraisal advice. Confirm current figures with official sources.