Fremont is a small town of 810 in Iowa, with a median household income of $61,667
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fremont stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fremont is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fremont city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 85.2
Fremont's overall cost of living index is 85.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fremont costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fremont, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$95,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$546
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,667
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fremont's violent crime rate is 122.2 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
122.2 /100k
Property Crime
620.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fremont is served primarily by Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont CSD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fremont, IA
National Avg
School District
Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont CSD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fremont sees average highs of 32.0°F in January
and 85.7°F in July,
with 37.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.6 inches of snow per year.
Fremont's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fremont roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $95,600 and median rent is $546/month.
Fremont's violent crime rate is 122.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 620.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fremont are operated by Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont CSD.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 12.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fremont, IA has a population of 810, a median household income of $61,667, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Fremont averages 32.0°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.0 inches
with about 23.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fremont, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52561.
The population of Fremont, Iowa is 810 with a median age of 32.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fremont: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $95,600, median household income $61,667, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fremont side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
