Alameda County
Fremont
East Bay schools with South Bay access
Overview
Fremont blends suburban neighborhoods, strong schools and two BART stations. It is a common landing spot for buyers priced out of the Peninsula and central Santa Clara County.
Typical home price
$2M
Condo / townhome price
$715K
Starter home price
Data coming soon
Typical HOA
Data coming soon
Commute & access
Typical drive and transit times to common Bay Area destinations.
| Destination | Drive | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley | 25–40 min | BART + shuttle |
| Oakland | 30–45 min | BART ~35 min |
| San Francisco | 45–75 min | BART ~50 min |
Schools
Top-rated campuses serving this city, by district. See the full School Ratings Finder for every campus and filter.
| School | District | Level | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission San Jose High School | Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) | high | A+ |
| Irvington High School | Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) | high | A+ |
| American High School | Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) | high | A+ |
| William Hopkins Middle School | Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) | middle | A+ |
| John M. Horner Middle School | Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) | middle | A+ |
| Mission San Jose Elementary | Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) | elementary | A+ |
| Weibel Elementary School | Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) | elementary | A+ |
| Joshua Chadbourne Elementary | Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) | elementary | A+ |
New construction
Where builders are actively selling or planning homes.
- Warm Springs / South Fremont transit developments
- Infill townhomes near Centerville and Irvington
Pros
- Two BART stations
- Well-regarded schools
- Mix of housing types
Cons
- Competitive bidding in top school zones
- Long commutes to the Peninsula
- Prices near South Bay levels
Nearby alternatives
Other first-home markets worth comparing.