The Town FilesFremont, Michigan
City in Newaygo County · population 4,516 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $194,700
- Household income
- $57,452
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 67 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 38.0
Fremont is a city of 4,516 people in Newaygo County, Michigan. The median home is worth $194,700, close to the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more walkable than 88% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 87% of Michigan towns, better for retirees than 86% of Michigan towns.
How Fremont ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fremont is worth $194,700, close to the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $57,452, which is more affordable than 22% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $730 a month. 70.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fremont | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $194,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $730 | $955 |
| Median household income | $57,452 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 70.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Fremont
| People | Fremont | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.6% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.4% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 21.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.3% | 88.8% |
Weather in Fremont
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 15.7°F. About 37.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 67.4 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 149 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fremont since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 17, 1975 about 9.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 29, 2005.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 29, 2019.
Severe weather in Newaygo County since 1996
Newaygo County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2013 | Flood | DR-4121: Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Newaygo County
Newaygo County had 11,901 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,371 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Fremont itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Fremont
7 public schools with 2,121 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont High School | 9-12 | 639 | 20.6 |
| Pathfinder Elementary School | K-2 | 457 | 16.3 |
| Fremont Middle School | 6-8 | 435 | 16.7 |
| Daisy Brook Elementary School | 3-5 | 415 | 16.0 |
| Quest High School | 6-12 | 149 | 74.5 |
| Education and Activity Center | PK-12 | 26 | 6.5 |
| Newaygo County Career Tech Center | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Fremont
- Sheridan, MI3.4 mi · 2,518 people · home $183,300
- Holton, MI7.1 mi · 2,586 people · home $186,300
- Ashland, MI10.0 mi · 2,764 people · home $179,800
- Cedar Creek, MI11.1 mi · 3,192 people · home $224,600
- Brooks, MI12.1 mi · 3,705 people · home $244,100
- Grant, MI13.0 mi · 3,298 people · home $221,100
- Egelston, MI15.6 mi · 11,128 people · home $160,400
- Dalton, MI15.8 mi · 9,427 people · home $210,800
Fremont questions
Is Fremont, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fremont scores better for retirees than 86% of Michigan towns and quieter than 10%. 23.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.0).
How much does a house cost in Fremont?
The median owner-occupied home in Fremont is valued at $194,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,452, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $730 a month.
What is the weather like in Fremont?
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 15.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.5 inches of precipitation a year and 67.4 inches of snow.
Does Fremont get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fremont since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 17, 1975. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)