The Town FilesFremont, North Carolina
Town in Wayne County · population 1,196 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $147,800
- Household income
- $51,667
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 42.5
Fremont is a town of 1,196 people in Wayne County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $147,800, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks more of a college town than 84% of North Carolina towns, easier by car than 79% of North Carolina towns, hipper than 74% of North Carolina towns.
How Fremont ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fremont is worth $147,800, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $51,667, which is more affordable than 82% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $912 a month. 56.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fremont | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,800 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $912 | $969 |
| Median household income | $51,667 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 56.6% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.9% | — |
Who lives in Fremont
| People | Fremont | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.1% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 17.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.5% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.2% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 8.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.1% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.8% | 89.5% |
Weather in Fremont
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 31.6°F. About 52.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.8 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fremont since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on August 8, 2024 about 7.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 27 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 8, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 3, 2016.
Severe weather in Wayne County since 1996
Wayne County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Wayne County
Wayne County had 41,880 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,087 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Fremont itself the ACS puts it at 6.7%.
Public schools in Fremont
2 public schools with 1,116 students, about 17.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwayne Middle | 6-8 | 870 | 18.5 |
| Fremont STARS Elementary | PK-5 | 246 | 14.5 |
Towns near Fremont
- Pikeville, NC3.3 mi · 712 people · home $140,800
- Black Creek, NC6.9 mi · 692 people · home $112,200
- Lucama, NC7.3 mi · 1,036 people · home $115,500
- Kenly, NC9.5 mi · 1,491 people · home $205,200
- Stantonsburg, NC9.7 mi · 762 people · home $132,600
- Goldsboro, NC11.4 mi · 33,657 people · home $200,400
- Princeton, NC11.9 mi · 1,315 people · home $215,400
- New Hope, NC12.3 mi · 1,588 people · home $162,800
Fremont questions
Is Fremont, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fremont scores better for retirees than 63% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 28%. 27.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.5).
How much does a house cost in Fremont?
The median owner-occupied home in Fremont is valued at $147,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,667, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $912 a month.
What is the weather like in Fremont?
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 31.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.5 inches of precipitation a year and 1.8 inches of snow.
Does Fremont get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fremont since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on August 8, 2024. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- 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)