Fremont, NE vs Kettering, OH
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
79.7
#109 nationally
Kettering
84
#9 nationally
Kettering leads in crime level (1.2 vs 4.9). Fremont leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 19.8 min). Kettering leads in median household income ($69,818 vs $62,226).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fremont, NE | Kettering, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.7 (#109) | 84 (#9) |
| Population | 27,602 | 56,876 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $260,090 | $247,857 |
| Median Household Income | $62,226 | $69,818 |
| Average Commute | 16.5 min | 19.8 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.6 | Even |
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79.7 Score
Fremont, NE
Small Nebraska city with local appeal
Median Home
$260,090
Population
27,602
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
46
Midwest
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B
84 Score
Kettering, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$247,857
Population
56,876
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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