Bedford, TX vs Fremont, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bedford
75.5
#446 nationally
Fremont
66.8
#1497 nationally
Fremont leads in median household income ($155,342 vs $80,924). Bedford leads in cost of living index (106 vs 185). Bedford leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 32.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | Fremont, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 66.8 (#1497) |
| Population | 48,370 | 230,504 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $1,471,931 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $155,342 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 32.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9 |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+53.6 |
C
75.5 Score
Bedford, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,909
Population
48,370
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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D
66.8 Score
Fremont, CA
East Bay family haven
Median Home
$1,471,931
Population
230,504
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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