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Fremont, OH

Fremont, OH.

Population: 29,520 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fremont, OH is $181,363 — up 6.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $175,000 after a median 52 days on market. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$181,363

Median home value

+6.7%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$181,363
1-year appreciation
+6.7%
3-year appreciation
+19.3%
5-year appreciation
+35.5%
10-year appreciation
+87.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$181,363
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$175,000
Median list price
$192,450
Median price per sqft
$129
1-year sale-price change
+1.7%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
51
For-sale inventory
62
Sale-to-list ratio
95.9%
Active listings
56
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
18 days
New listings (monthly)
31

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$710/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$888/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,119/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,455/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,678/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Fremont City, Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers
Schools include
Atkinson Elementary School, Croghan Elementary School, Fremont Middle School, Fremont Ross High School, Lutz Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,044
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,734

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (26 mi)
National parks include
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial, River Raisin National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
Zimmerman Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Erie-Ottawa International Airport (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+9 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,958
Housing built before 1970
61.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,461
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
68.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
22,496
Average weekly wage
$997
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
20

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FremontState medianUS median
Median home value$181,363$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$175,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market52 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,461$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Fremont, OH?
$181,363.
What is the median sale price in Fremont, OH?
$175,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Fremont, OH?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in Fremont, OH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,119/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fremont, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Fremont, OH in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Fremont, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 1% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fremont, OH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fremont, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fremont, OH?
8 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fremont, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Fremont, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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