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Fremont, CA — ZIP 94536

Population: 70,619 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 94536 (Fremont, CA) is $1.38M — down 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.38M after a median 19 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,377/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.38M

Typical home value

-1.5%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.38M
1-year appreciation
-1.5%
3-year appreciation
+8.8%
5-year appreciation
+17.1%
10-year appreciation
+75.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$1.47M
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.38M
Median list price
$1.39M
Median price per sqft
$932
1-year sale-price change
-2.5%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
120
For-sale inventory
131
Sale-to-list ratio
100.2%
Active listings
81
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
36 days
New listings (monthly)
48

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,377/mo
1-year rent change
+4.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,088/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,290/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,805/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,592/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,250/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
24.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
California School for the Blind (State Special Schl), Fremont Unified
Schools include
California School for the Blind, American High, Brookvale Elementary, Cabrillo Elementary, Centerville Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding, heat wave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
5
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
South Bay Asbestos Area (9.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
197
Days with Moderate air quality
155
Highest AQI recorded (year)
130

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
888
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
124,797
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
110,345

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (18 mi)
National parks include
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, John Muir National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Boneyard Airstrip (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Palo Alto Airport (PAO) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
65
Hospitals include
ST ROSE HOSPITAL, PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER, CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR-DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
525
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-11,985 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
36.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.9%
Median annual property tax
$7,748
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
89.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
670,154
Average weekly wage
$1,931
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,778

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

How it compares

ZIP 94536State medianUS median
Typical home value$1.38M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.38M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,377/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$7,748$4,533$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 typical home value in ZIP 94536?
$1.38M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 94536?
$1.38M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 94536?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 94536?
Typical rent: $3,377/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 94536?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding, heat wave, landslide.
Is ZIP 94536 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 94536. 5 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 94536?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 94536?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 94536?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 94536?
15 schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 94536 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 94536?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 94536?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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