Bothell, WA vs Fremont, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bothell
65.7
#1610 nationally
Fremont
66.8
#1497 nationally
Fremont leads in walk score (42 vs 29). Fremont leads in median household income ($155,342 vs $127,944). Bothell leads in cost of living index (162 vs 185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Fremont, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 66.8 (#1497) |
| Population | 50,213 | 230,504 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $1,471,931 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $155,342 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 32.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9 |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+53.6 |
D
65.7 Score
Bothell, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,015,871
Population
50,213
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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D
66.8 Score
Fremont, CA
East Bay family haven
Median Home
$1,471,931
Population
230,504
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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