Fremont, California

Fremont has amazing weather, like a lot of the Bay Area. Anyone relocating from the South will love the mild summers, and anyone from the Midwest will be shocked that places don’t have all four seasons in a good way. Locals definitely take advantage of the nice weather, and there are quite a few outdoor activities to enjoy. You’ll see families and friends enjoying a walk through Central Park, hiking in Mission Peak, and meandering around the California Nursery Historical Park.

Residents will give you a lot of advice about moving to Fremont, but they’ll first say that you need a car, both for your daily needs and for getting to work. There are several BART stations, but the public transportation to get to those stations is lacking. Despite not being the most walkable city, there are still some areas where you’ll luck out and be able to have a night out on the town without your car. And if not, there’s always Uber right?

Seeing as Fremont is essentially smack dab in the middle of Tech Valley, it’s not surprising that locals say it’s a bit of a ‘sleeper’ town. It’s not that there isn’t anything to do, per se, but more that people spend a lot of time at their jobs and in their homes. Everyone here has a car, both for commuting and day-to-day necessities. But not to worry, if a quiet, peaceful, beautiful city is what you’re looking for, locals here like it this way and will welcome you…from afar, of course.

If you're interested in what people get up to in Fremont and the area check out the calendar of events.

It’s no surprise that many locals in Fremont work in tech. Whether in the Bay or from their house, the industry reigns supreme in the area. The top local employers are Tesla, Fremont Unified School District, and Lam Research. Working from home is tricky in the Bay Area. Tech companies that were the first to grant WFH privileges are among the first to demand people return to the office. Be careful picking Fremont for home if your work is in San Francisco or somewhere tricky for a commute when you're counting on not needing to go into the office.