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?


Getting outside!

LookyLOO Review of Fremont

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**](https://baynature.org/events/).


Lifestyle 

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. 


Worklife

As the Bay Area becomes less and less clogged with tech companies (Hello Austin), it gives other people the opportunity to move in and see what all the fuss has been about! We’re not saying that Silicon Valley is shutting down for good, but more that you finally have a chance and an opening to enjoy it for yourself!


Companies are moving out! (supposedly)

Why You Should Move Here Now? 

**Most-Performer2696**
1y ago
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Fremont is a very family-friendly environment. Great parks and places for outdoor recreation. If you have kids the city has lots of programs like Tiny tots toddlers or summer camps for older kids. The best cup of coffee is Devout in Niles and they have a nice outdoor space.

Fremont has lots of festivals and weekly food truck events downtown in the summer. Crime happens here just like in other areas but you won’t feel unsafe here. You’ll love Fremont

For more reviews of what living in Fremont is like from locals check out: [**The Reviews**](https://lookyloomove.com/locations/fremont/reviews).




 You need a car

Reviews of Living in Fremont from Locals

Fremont is a popular choice amongst young professionals who no longer need to work in downtown SF, but still want to be close to the action if necessary. These neighborhoods have apartments and condos for rent and a ton of restaurants to enjoy for date night or going out with friends.
- Central
- Niles


Young Professionals

Central District

If you’re looking to settle down in the Bay Area, look no further than Fremont. It’s a perfect mix of peaceful daily living, while still being close to the city. You’ll have more opportunities to purchase your first home and be in a school district you love if you choose these areas:
- Warm Springs
- Irvington
- Mission Valley


Young Families

Warm Springs

Known for its great schools, there are a ton of areas that older families will love in Fremont. These neighborhoods are close to great schools, everyday amenities, and have a mix of homes for sale and rental properties.
- Ardenwood
- Glenmoor Gardens
- Baylands


Established Families

Ardenwood

Fremont would be an excellent place to relocate if you’ve recently sent your last bird out of the nest. There are great homes, it’s a quiet area, and there are enough amenities that you won’t have to venture into the bigger cities unless you really want to!
- Niles
- Warm Springs


Empty Nesters/Retirees

Niles 

Fremont

**Most-Performer2696**
1y ago
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Fremont is very family-friendly environment. Great parks and places outdoor recreation. If you have kids the city has lots of programs like Tiny tots toddlers or summer camps for older kids. The best cup of coffee is Devout in Niles and they have a nice outdoor space.

Fremont has lots of festivals and weekly food truck events downtown in the summer.

Crime happens here just like other areas but you won’t feel unsafe here.

You’ll love Fremont

**Chili_Mack_512**
1y ago
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It's an interesting place. If you have a child/want children, think carefully about where you will live and do your due diligence. School district attendance zones are very strict; we are in the zone for Kennedy high which, for some reason, is the armpit high school in the area. Terrible funding, terrible facilities. All the other schools are much larger and more modern, and none of them allow transfers because of all the Kennedy high refugees trying to escape to them. Schools are highly rated, but underfunded (at least our zone is) and teach to the test. It's all about drilling and a British education.

Everybody here is correct about drivers. "Student Driver" stickers everywhere, and people just wandering from lane to lane. And, when they run red lights, they REALLY run red lights. Think, one-one thousand, two-one thousand, ZOOM. Never "go" immediately when your light turns green.

Lots of great hikes, centrally located - 'cheaper' than the peninsula, but prices quickly rising.

**Alesski**
1y ago
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I have live in Fremont for 30 years. I raised my family here. I live in the Niles district where we have a lot of open space, great parks and if you like to go out for runs, it has it all, trails, hills and all very safe. The schools are great. Property appraises faster than other places, close to Silicon valley, San Francisco. The worst? When my kids reached that age, they said it was a boring city, no night life, but hey San Francisco is only 40 minutes away. I love living in Fremont.

**okheay**
1y ago
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In case you don't know this already, the good news is that it's equidistant from North Bay (San Francisco), South Bay (San Jose), and Peninsula (Palo Alto and around) so it's easy to go everywhere the action is. The bad news is that you're better off going to those places for activities since Fremont doesn't have as much to offer in the activities a typical 20yo might be interested in. It's a great place to live and as long as you have a car, you're good.

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