Colton, CA 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.
Colton
64.1
#1716 nationally
Fremont
66.8
#1497 nationally
Fremont leads in median household income ($155,342 vs $66,725). Colton leads in cost of living index (127 vs 185). Colton leads in average commute (28.6 min vs 32.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Colton, CA | Fremont, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1716) | 66.8 (#1497) |
| Population | 53,357 | 230,504 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,754 | $1,471,931 |
| Median Household Income | $66,725 | $155,342 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 32.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9 |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+53.6 |
D
64.1 Score
Colton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$499,754
Population
53,357
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
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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