Fremont
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Fremont is a partly walkable city, part of Fremont Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $255,000.
21 homes for sale·Median $255K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 5.8/10
So you've probably heard that Fremont is the Baby Food Capital of the World—and yes, that's because Gerber set up shop here and throws a festival every July that pulls in fifty thousand people—but what actually keeps the place running is something quieter: it's become part of the Grand Rapids metro area while somehow staying itself, a city of about 3,100 people where you can grab groceries and coffee without leaving your block, yet you're also five minutes from Fremont Lake Park and connected to over 25 miles of trails that snake through four sizable parks. Homes here run around $212K, and the Fremont Public School District serves five schools in the area. The drive to downtown Grand Rapids is just over an hour, which means you get the amenities of a real city without the commute eating your whole morning—something that matters when you're weighing space against access.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Fremont Lake within walking distance
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Town and Country Path: 6 min walk
- Memorial Park: 11 min walk
$57K median household income
- $255K median · 59 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Dog Park in Ephraim Misner's Add. Area: 3 min walk
- 3 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Fremont
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,731/mo
Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.
59 homes sold in Fremont this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Fremont Lake Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fremont Lake
0.0 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Bill's Shop N Save
The Lunch Pail
+1 more
Starbucks
Memorial Park
+1 more
Playground in Empire Company
+1 more
Fremont Lake
+1 more
Beach in Cottage Grove
Refuge MTB Trail
Dog Park in Ephraim Misner's Add. Area
Town and Country Path
Anytime Fitness
Walgreens
Fremont Area District Library
Fremont Cinemas
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Fremont Public School District
In 2024, the most common reported offenses in Fremont were larceny / theft (2,294 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (130 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting — with a comparison to similar-size Michigan cities below.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 2,294 |
| Aggravated assault | 130 |
| Rape | 65 |
| Burglary | 65 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 0 |
| Arson | 0 |
How Fremont compares to similar-size Michigan cities
| City | Population | Violent /100k | Property /100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan | 5,144 | 58 | 603 |
| Fremont | 4,620 | 195 | 2,359 |
| Sparta | 4,279 | 210 | 795 |
| Roosevelt Park | 4,120 | 267 | 5,631 |
| Lowell | 4,089 | 196 | 685 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Fremont Police Department, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Comparison cities are the nearest in population, ordered by size — not ranked by crime. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Fremont home (around $255,000) at today's 6.55% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,604 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Fremont household earns $57,000 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $353,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,604/mo | $42,764 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,861/mo | $49,634 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,948/mo | $51,936 |
Estimates use a 6.55% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Who actually lends in Fremont, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$859/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,263 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Regional IOU (Great Lakes Energy serves surrounding rural Newaygo Co)
Confirm by addressSource: cityoffremont.net
Utility, solar, and service details for Fremont are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Median Income
$57K
Home Value (Census)
$170K
🛒 Grocery(4)
Bill's Shop N Save
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Cedar Street School
Fremont High School
School
Pathfinder Elementary School
School
Pine Street School
Christian Junior High School
School
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
Town and Country Path
Bike Path
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate
Local real estate specialists
Questions about Fremont? Our team can help with availability, schools, and what it's really like to live here.
Living in Fremont: the details
Is Fremont a good place to live?
Fremont suits buyers looking for green space nearby — here is what the data shows. Day to day, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This city is part of Fremont Public School District. The going price is around $255,000.
What does it cost to live in Fremont?
Homes in Fremont sell for a median of about $255,000. There are 21 homes for sale here right now and 59 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Fremont
- What do homes cost in Fremont?
- The median home value in Fremont is about $255,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fremont housing market?
- there are 21 homes for sale in Fremont right now, and 59 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Fremont?
- Fremont is served by Fremont Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fremont High School (8/10).
- Is Fremont walkable?
- Fremont scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
