Fremont is a prominent city located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area in Alameda County. Incorporated in 1956 through the consolidation of five historic townships—Centerville, Niles, Irvington, Mission San Jose, and Warm Springs—the city takes its name from American explorer John C. Frémont.
Known for its cultural diversity and highly-regarded public schools, Fremont is often considered the "hardware side of the Bay," thanks to its strong connection to the Silicon Valley tech hub. It is home to the Tesla Factory (formerly the NUMMI plant) and was the location of the first manufacturing site for the Apple Macintosh in 1984.
The city also boasts a rich history, evident in sites like the Mission San José (founded in 1797) and the Niles Historic District, which was once a hub for the silent film industry, even hosting Charlie Chaplin. For outdoor lovers, Mission Peak Regional Preserve offers challenging hikes with sweeping Bay Area views, and Central Park surrounds the beautiful Lake Elizabeth.
228,518 people live in Fremont, where the median age is 38.8 and the average individual income is $73,378. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Fremont, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Shilpahealing, Briones Martial Arts, and Accent on Hair.
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| Beauty | 1.86 miles | 22 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.12 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Fremont has 77,019 households, with an average household size of 2.94. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Fremont do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 228,518 people call Fremont home. The population density is 2,926.02 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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