City profile · Indiana · Census ACS 2023

Fremont, IN

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Fremont - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,177
Residents
$61,953
Median income
$144,900
Median home
$1,036
Median rent (state)

Fremont - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Fremont places in the 38th percentile for household income and the 78th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

38th
percentile, household income
25th
percentile, home value
23rd
percentile, median rent
78th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Fremont, IN

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 2,177 residents in Fremont, a small town within Indiana. Median household income here is $61,953 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 6.8%. Typical homes in Fremont are valued around $144,900, and the median resident age is 37.4 years. 11.4% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 60.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Fremont reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 675.0 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Indiana run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Indiana scores 93.3 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,036 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $235 across Indiana, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 27.2 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

2,177 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Indiana

Median Household Income

$61,953 /yr

Poverty 6.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

93.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Indiana average

How does Fremont compare to other US cities?

Here's how Fremont stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 38% higher than other cities
Home value 25% pricier than other cities
Median rent 23% pricier than other cities
Safety 78% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Indiana, Fremont ranks #32 of 109 Indiana cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Fremont against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Indiana only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Indiana-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher sits close to the middle of Indiana's city distribution

Among the 850 Indiana cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Fremont ranks #539 - the 36th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Fremont only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#383 of 766
50th percentile in Indiana
Median Gross Rent
#419 of 850
49th percentile in Indiana
Median Home Value
#330 of 771
57th percentile in Indiana
Poverty Rate
#424 of 849
49th percentile in Indiana
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#539 of 850
36th percentile in Indiana

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Indiana only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

38thIncome percentile
78thSafety percentile

38th percentile nationally for median household income · 78th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Fremont's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Fremont's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 64 Avg. percentile National median
Fremont's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Fremont's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$144,900 Among the most affordable more affordable than 75% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Fremont $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Fremont, IN Fremont, IN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Fremont, IN-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Fremont, IN median $61,953/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Fremont, IN's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Fremont, IN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 11.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 6.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 60.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,177
Median Income
$61,953
Median Home Value
$144,900
Median Age
37.4
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Labor force participation
60.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
675.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
289.3
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
385.7
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,030 residents2,040 residents2,050 residents2,060 residents2,070 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,034 residents 2,058 residents ▲ +1.2%
Fremont's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
85.6%
Carpool
5.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
3.6%
Work from Home
5.6%

Based on 1,042 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Indiana - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$110
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$235
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Indiana state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Indiana state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Fremont sits in

Cost of Living Index
93.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,036/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
27.2 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Indiana

Waterloo
2,180 people
Middletown
2,163 people
Orleans
2,191 people
Burns Harbor
2,198 people
Knightstown
2,154 people
Petersburg
2,141 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Fremont's 2,177 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Lakeview, CA
2,177 people
West Branch, MI
2,177 people
Montclair State University, NJ
2,177 people
Pecatonica, IL
2,178 people
Wilber, NE
2,178 people
Ontario, NY
2,176 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Fremont's $61,953 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Ogden, KS
$61,953 median income
Lisbon, ND
$61,953 median income
Veneta, OR
$61,949 median income
Hamlin, TX
$61,949 median income
Welcome, SC
$61,948 median income
Redwood Falls, MN
$61,947 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Fremont, IN Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Fremont, IN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 92.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.1% White 92.9% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.6% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.0% Two or more races 5.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Fremont compares to nearby Indiana cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Fremont (this city) 2,177 $61,953
Waterloo 2,180 $61,375
Middletown 2,163 $55,833
Orleans 2,191 $64,504
Census ACS 5-year FIPS IN FBI UCR NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Fremont, IN?

What is the population of Fremont, IN? +

2,177 people live in Fremont, IN according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Fremont, IN? +

Median annual household income in Fremont runs $61,953, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Fremont? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Fremont; the closest available measure is the Indiana state average, a cost of living index of 93.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Indiana vary by metro area.

Is Fremont, IN safe? +

Fremont has a total crime rate of 675.0 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Fremont, IN? +

Fremont's median home value sits at $144,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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