Fremont, CA vs Hesperia, 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.
Fremont
66.8
#1497 nationally
Hesperia
58.8
#1952 nationally
Fremont leads in walk score (42 vs 16). Fremont leads in median household income ($155,342 vs $67,698). Hesperia leads in cost of living index (123 vs 185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fremont, CA | Hesperia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1497) | 58.8 (#1952) |
| Population | 230,504 | 100,633 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,471,931 | $466,275 |
| Median Household Income | $155,342 | $67,698 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 42.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 16 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 14.2 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 185 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+2.1 |
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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58.8 Score
Hesperia, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$466,275
Population
100,633
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
16
Pacific
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