Fremont, CA vs San Ramon, 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
San Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
Fremont leads in walk score (42 vs 24). San Ramon leads in median household income ($190,829 vs $155,342). Fremont leads in cost of living index (185 vs 220).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fremont, CA | San Ramon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1497) | 62.6 (#1844) |
| Population | 230,504 | 84,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,471,931 | $1,483,516 |
| Median Household Income | $155,342 | $190,829 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 24 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 2.4 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 185 | 220 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+38.0 |
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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D-
62.6 Score
San Ramon, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,483,516
Population
84,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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