Fremont, CA vs New Rochelle, NY
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.
Fremont
66.8
#1497 nationally
New Rochelle
67.2
#1455 nationally
Fremont leads in median household income ($155,342 vs $100,542). New Rochelle leads in walk score (64 vs 42). New Rochelle leads in cost of living index (159 vs 185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fremont, CA | New Rochelle, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1497) | 67.2 (#1455) |
| Population | 230,504 | 83,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,471,931 | $964,313 |
| Median Household Income | $155,342 | $100,542 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 32.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 64 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 3.7 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 185 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+26.3 |
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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D+
67.2 Score
New Rochelle, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$964,313
Population
83,742
Crime
Low
Walk Score
64
Northeast
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