What are the schools like in Fremont, OH?

Fremont is served primarily by Fremont City. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.7:1.

What is the median household income in Fremont?

The median household income in Fremont, OH is $48,252 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

What is the weather like in Fremont, OH?

Fremont has an average high temperature of 33.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.2 inches.

Fremont, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fremont, OH affordable or expensive?

Fremont's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fremont is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $111,700 and the median rent is $745 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fremont, OH?

Fremont has a violent crime rate of 272.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2262.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fremont, OH a Good Place to Live?

Fremont is a small city of 15,900 in Ohio, with a median household income of $48,252 and a 6.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Fremont stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 88.6

Fremont's overall cost of living index is 88.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fremont costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fremont, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$111,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$745	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,252	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Fremont's violent crime rate is 272.5 per 100,000 residents — 28% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

272.5 /100k

Property Crime

2262.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Fremont is served primarily by Fremont City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fremont, OH	National Avg
School District	Fremont City	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fremont sees average highs of 33.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 38.2 inches of annual precipitation and 26.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fremont, OH
Average High — January	33.7°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	38.2"
Annual Snowfall	26.2"

Demographics

Metric	Fremont, OH	National Avg
Population	15,900	—
Median Age	35.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	26.6%	22.2%
65 and over	15.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Stony Prairie, OH 2 mi Ballville, OH 2 mi Wightmans Grove, OH 6 mi Lindsey, OH 7 mi Green Springs, OH 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Fremont

Fremont, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

43420

Fremont vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fremont, OH affordable or expensive?

Fremont's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fremont roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $111,700 and median rent is $745/month.

What is the crime rate in Fremont, OH?

Fremont's violent crime rate is 272.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2262.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fremont?

Public schools in Fremont are operated by Fremont City. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. 16.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fremont, OH a good place to live?

Fremont, OH has a population of 15,900, a median household income of $48,252, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. 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.

What is the weather like in Fremont?

Fremont averages 33.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.2 inches with about 26.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fremont?

Fremont, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43420.

What is the population of Fremont?

The population of Fremont, Ohio is 15,900 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fremont?

Key numbers for living in Fremont: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $111,700, median household income $48,252, crime index 86 (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.