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Fremont

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Fremont, California, is a city located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. As of 2020, the population was 230,504, making it the fourth most populous city in the Bay Area. Fremont is strategically located near Silicon Valley, fostering a strong presence in the technology industry. Fremont's economy is diverse, with key industries including technology, manufacturing, and healthcare. Major employers include Tesla, a manufacturing plant employing 25,000 people as of 2024, and other companies in advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and clean technology. The city is known as the "hardware side of the Bay," reflecting its strength in advanced manufacturing. Fremont's origins trace back to Mission San José, founded in 1797. Incorporated in 1956, the city was formed through the unification of five towns: Mission San José, Centerville, Niles, Irvington, and Warm Springs. Fremont is named after John C. Frémont, a general and explorer. The city offers a blend of historical landmarks, cultural diversity, and access to outdoor recreation, contributing to its high quality of life.

Fremont, California

Overview

Classification: City
Country: United States
County: Alameda County

Geography

Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Total Area: 87.61 sq mi
Land Area: 77.46 sq mi
Water Area: 10.15 sq mi
Latitude: 37.548271
Longitude: -121.988571
Climate: Warm-summer Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters.
Notable Features: Mission Peak · Coyote Hills · Lake Elizabeth · San Francisco Bay
Neighboring Areas: Union City · Newark · Milpitas · Sunol

Demographics

Population (2020): 230,445
Est. Population (2026): 227,065
Median Age: 39.1
Median Income: $181,506
Poverty Rate: 5.18%
Family Households: 78.7%
Owner-Occupied: 60.2%
Racial & Ethnic Composition: Fremont is a diverse city with a large Asian population. The racial composition includes approximately 63.78% Asian, 17.16% White, 8.05% Other Race, and smaller percentages of Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American, and multiracial populations.

Governance

Government Type: Council-Manager
Governing Body: City Council
School District: Fremont Unified School District
Municipal Services: Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation

U.S. Congress

Padilla, Alex

Schiff, Adam B.

Schiff, Adam B.D

U.S. Representative

Huffman, Jared

Huffman, JaredD

U.S. Representative - District 2

Kiley, Kevin

U.S. Representative - District 3

Thompson, Mike

Thompson, MikeD

U.S. Representative - District 4

McClintock, Tom

McClintock, TomR

U.S. Representative - District 5

Bera, Ami

U.S. Representative - District 6

Matsui, Doris O.

Matsui, Doris O.D

U.S. Representative - District 7

Garamendi, John

Garamendi, JohnD

U.S. Representative - District 8

Harder, Josh

U.S. Representative - District 9

DeSaulnier, Mark

DeSaulnier, MarkD

U.S. Representative - District 10

Pelosi, Nancy

U.S. Representative - District 11

Simon, Lateefah

Simon, LateefahD

U.S. Representative - District 12

Mullin, Kevin

U.S. Representative - District 15

Khanna, Ro

U.S. Representative - District 17

Lofgren, Zoe

U.S. Representative - District 18

Panetta, Jimmy

Panetta, JimmyD

U.S. Representative - District 19

Fong, Vince

U.S. Representative - District 20

Costa, Jim

U.S. Representative - District 21

Valadao, David G.

Valadao, David G.R

U.S. Representative - District 22

Obernolte, Jay

Obernolte, JayR

U.S. Representative - District 23

Carbajal, Salud O.

Carbajal, Salud O.D

U.S. Representative - District 24

Ruiz, Raul

U.S. Representative - District 25

Brownley, Julia

Brownley, JuliaD

U.S. Representative - District 26

Whitesides, George

Whitesides, GeorgeD

U.S. Representative - District 27

Chu, Judy

U.S. Representative - District 28

Rivas, Luz M.

U.S. Representative - District 29

Friedman, Laura

Friedman, LauraD

U.S. Representative - District 30

Cisneros, Gilbert Ray

Cisneros, Gilbert RayD

U.S. Representative - District 31

Sherman, Brad

U.S. Representative - District 32

Aguilar, Pete

U.S. Representative - District 33

Gomez, Jimmy

U.S. Representative - District 34

Torres, Norma J.

Torres, Norma J.D

U.S. Representative - District 35

Lieu, Ted

U.S. Representative - District 36

Kamlager-Dove, Sydney

Kamlager-Dove, SydneyD

U.S. Representative - District 37

Sánchez, Linda T.

Sánchez, Linda T.D

U.S. Representative - District 38

Takano, Mark

U.S. Representative - District 39

Kim, Young

U.S. Representative - District 40

Calvert, Ken

U.S. Representative - District 41

Garcia, Robert

Garcia, RobertD

U.S. Representative - District 42

Waters, Maxine

Waters, MaxineD

U.S. Representative - District 43

Barragán, Nanette Diaz

Barragán, Nanette DiazD

U.S. Representative - District 44

Tran, Derek

U.S. Representative - District 45

Correa, J. Luis

Correa, J. LuisD

U.S. Representative - District 46

Min, Dave

U.S. Representative - District 47

Issa, Darrell

U.S. Representative - District 48

Levin, Mike

U.S. Representative - District 49

Peters, Scott H.

Peters, Scott H.D

U.S. Representative - District 50

Jacobs, Sara

U.S. Representative - District 51

Vargas, Juan

U.S. Representative - District 52

Economy

Unemployment Rate: 4.1% (2025)
Economic Profile: Industrial · Technology · Manufacturing · Commercial
Employment Sectors: Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services · Manufacturing · Health Care & Social Assistance
Major Employers: Tesla · Fremont Unified School District · Washington Hospital · Western Digital · Lam Research · Boston Scientific/Target Therapeutics, Inc · Seagate Magnetics · Kaiser Permanente · City of Fremont · Thermo Fisher Scientific

Education

Students: 33,063
Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
School Districts: Fremont Unified School District
Colleges & Universities: Ohlone College · University of Phoenix Bay Area Campus · Northwestern Polytechnic University · Fremont University

Infrastructure

Transportation: Interstate 880 · Interstate 680 · BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) · AC Transit bus service
Utilities: Water · Power · Broadband/Fiber
Major Facilities: Washington Hospital · Fremont Hall of Justice

Recreation

Outdoor Access: Yes
Major Recreation Areas: Mission Peak Regional Preserve · Coyote Hills Regional Park · Central Park (Lake Elizabeth) · Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area · Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Parks & Trails: Central Park · Niles Community Park · California Nursery Historical Park · Ardenwood Historic Farm

History

Incorporated: 1956
Named After: John C. Frémont
Historical Significance: Fremont's history spans from its origins as a Spanish mission settlement to its role as a center for silent film production and its current status as a hub for technology and advanced manufacturing in Silicon Valley.
Key Events: Establishment of Mission San José in 1797 · Unification of five towns to form Fremont in 1956 · Industrialization in the 1950s and 1960s · High-tech boom in the 1980s and 1990s · Tesla Factory opening in 2010