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The California Gold Rush, Charlie Chaplin, and Apple computers all play essential parts in this East Bay Area city’s development. With cultural influences from Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Mexican, and Swiss settlers — along with a starring role in early motion picture history — Fremont overflows with historic sites and museums. And given its ideal Northern California location, nature preserves and hiking trails are abundant both in and around the city.

In Fremont, assisted living communities provide personal care services in settings typically ranging from private apartments to shared rooms, often with restaurant-style dining and activities based on residents’ interests. Designed to promote independence among seniors who don’t require 24-hour skilled nursing care, assisted living is a good option for retirees who need help with some daily tasks and would like to live a socially fulfilling, active lifestyle.

Cost of Assisted Living in Fremont, CA

The median monthly cost of assisted living is about $4,500 in Fremont and $6,800 within the San Jose metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of assisted living in the state of California is around $4,100.

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Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Fremont are rated 52 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated significantly above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
152	180	157	151	146	145

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$120,914 per year	$56,946 per year	$114,696 per year	$45,906 per year	$52,862 per year	$7,261 per year	$1,723 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Fremont include:

Washington Hospital

• Facility type: governmental, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 310+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, inpatient surgery

Saint Rose Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 190+
• Specialties: emergency department, hemodialysis, joint replacement

Weather and Climate

Fremont has a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and cool summers, where temperatures are moderated throughout the year by ocean breezes. Summers in Fremont tend to be dry with cool winds and fog — an effect of the Santa Cruz Mountains which stand between the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific to the west — and winters usually have more rainfall. Like most of the Bay Area, Alameda County has different microclimates as a result of varying elevation levels and weather influences from the ocean, which means that certain areas are noticeably sunnier on a regular basis, whereas others tend to receive much more rainfall. The average humidity level in Fremont is 65% and remains steady throughout the year, although humidity levels are often highest during January at about 72%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
50°F	58°F	42°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
68°F	78°F	58°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 119

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 14.9″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
39.5	12.1%	241,847	3,122.2 per square mile	3

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.4%	58.4%	3.1%	13.1%	0.9%	4.9%	20.7%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Fremont: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 92/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Alameda County

Democratic	Republican	Other
79.3%	14.9%	5.8%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Fremont include:

• Washington Township Museum of Local History
• Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
• Olive Hyde Art Center and Gallery
• Mission San Jose and Cemetery
• Ardenwood Historic Farm
• Vallejo Adobe
• Higuera Adobe

Outdoor attractions in Fremont:

• Central Park and Lake Elizabeth
• Shinn Historical Park and Arboretum
• Quarry Lakes Regional Park (hiking and fishing)
• Coyote Hills Regional Park and Alameda Creek Trail
• California Nursery Historic Park (gardens and trails)
• Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (hiking, kayaking, fishing)
• Niles Canyon (trails)

Fremont’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• The Fremont Festival of the Arts
• Fremont Street Eats
• Niles Farmers’ Market
• Leland Stanford Winery
• Downtown Fremont (restaurants and shops)

Transportation

As part of the Bay Area, Fremont offers many public transportation options. The Oakland-based AC Transit bus service provides routes throughout Fremont and across San Francisco Bay via the San Mateo Bridge. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) operate regional rail services and have stops in Fremont. AC Transit, BART, and ACE all have discounted rates for seniors, along with paratransit and other special programs for accessible transportation.