Buying a home in Fremont (94539) will put you in the fourth most populated city in the Bay Area. Fremont is the fourth largest city in population behind San Jose, Oakland and San Francisco. There is a lot of open space in Fremont's 92 square miles that affords residents sweeping views of the Bay Area and a number of municipal parks. The average home price in Fremont in September 2008 was $595,961.
Fremont is just across the San Francisco Bay and Dumbarton Bridge from Silicon Valley, making it an ideal place to live for those working on the peninsula or in the South Bay. The city includes the historic communities of Mission San Jose, Centerville, Niles, Irvington and Warm Springs. Fremont's schools also contribute to the attractiveness of Fremont real estate. Excellent schools are found in the school district.
Recently, The California Department of Education nominated two elementary schools in the district for the 2006 California Distinguished School Award and one that received Honorable Mention for the honor. Fremont has 5 high schools, and a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. 97% of the school's seniors graduate from high school and 81.4% of those students go on to pursue higher education options.
Fremont has it all with shopping, restaurants, close proximity to recreational and cultural activities, public transportation, and major highways, Fremont is a great city for homeowners looking for a good investment. There are many home options available in the area, with some grand estates in the Misson San Jose and Warm Springs area.
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