Fremont, CA vs Minnetonka, MN
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
Minnetonka
72.3
#909 nationally
Minnetonka leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 32.4 min). Minnetonka leads in cost of living index (126 vs 185). Fremont leads in median household income ($155,342 vs $114,867).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fremont, CA | Minnetonka, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1497) | 72.3 (#909) |
| Population | 230,504 | 52,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,471,931 | $493,096 |
| Median Household Income | $155,342 | $114,867 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 3.2 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 185 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+42.6 |
Data coverage note: Minnetonka is missing data for 1 metric that Fremont has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
72.3 Score
Minnetonka, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$493,096
Population
52,463
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,867
Midwest
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