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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.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Fremont are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Fremont retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Fremont, CA

The median monthly cost of independent living is about $3,500 in Fremont and $4,500 within the San Jose metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of independent living in the state of California is around $3,000.

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.

Learn More About Fremont, CA

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.

Income and Housing

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

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

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″

Population Statistics

Race & Ethnicity

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

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.