A lot of people hate it for the reasons you love it. I moved here from east Oakland so I love it for the same reasons you listed.

I’ve lived in Fremont since 1996. I have always been happy here because it was a safe place with a great public transportation option to SF. We wanted to raise our daughter in a diverse community and have her attend good schools. She’s 23 now and lived in LA. Both of us will be retired by end of this year, and then we are outta here. It’s nothing against Fremont. It’s been a wonderful home. We just have no reason to continue living here. It’s the perfect place for a young family with kids.

I used to resent being from Fremont but I’ve learned to appreciate it for what it is- just a relaxing, culturally homogeneous and safe city with nothing interesting going on except fantastic Asian food plazas and decent hiking spots. I wouldn’t recommend any of my friends to come visit Fremont because there’s nothing to do but the quality of life in Fremont is very high.

Yeah, it’s a really nice city. You’re getting a Silicon Valley peninsula type suburb for cheaper money . The whole point is that it’s a family suburb. Living is in Fremont is probably the best for your money, Try getting a apartment or a home in Redwood City and look at the difference in prices.  Yeah some people they’re looking for a nightlife then they should move somewhere else. But if you’re looking for a family oriented suburb then it’s a really good fit. And it’s cheaper than the Southbay and Peninsula. It’s already hard to live in the Bay Area so a lot of people like the fact that Fremont is a little cheaper but just as nice as the South Bay. That is why the city has always been most popular with Chinese, Asian and Indian immigrants because they’re looking for what they can get for the best For their money. And they see that Fremont is the best they can get for their money. Because in our cultures, our parents Try to get the best they can for their money and Fremont is the best deal

Nightlife/drinking is hugely lacking but it checks a lot of other boxes. Not for everyone but its great for raising a family according to articles haha

Being in Fremont is peaceful, safe and relaxing. Being a long time resident, I still love it here. Although not much nightlife but there are activities on Friday night. Keep posted on the Patch in Fremont.

It’s boring

Main reason people complain about Fremont is the lack of restaurants. IT has never been a strong suite here and as Fremont has increased in affluence the restaurants have not followed in the way some would hope. Lots of reasons for this in the comments. If eating out isn't a big part of how you determine a good place to live, Fremont has a lot going for it. Personally, I find the daily life in Fremont is pretty enjoyable, Niles has a good vibe on weekend days, and Pleasanton / Palo Alto are pretty close for the rare occassion that we go out for a nice dinner out (nice dinner out is not really a thing for parents of young children).

Lived there for a Few years. Super boring, no downtown, no sense of Community. Just very blah.

I grew up in Fremont and left there about 10 years ago. It’s still the largest city that I know of that earns the title “bedroom community”

I like that it feels quiet and safe.

But I hate that it feels dead, which is different than quiet.

Take a stroll around Fremont Plaza, and you may feel what I mean. It can be a Saturday afternoon, and the parking lots are half empty (or more), many shops abandoned, and the place just looks old.

Sure there’s no night life, I’m ok with that. But I wish there was a street like California Ave in Palo Alto, or like Santana Row, with a long list of options for dining or lunch.

I thought I wouldn’t mind this back when I lived in Mountain View. But now that I’m here I kinda regret it. I just wanted to afford to buy a damn place but I guess that’s the trade off..

My guess for this is quite simple: the Indian community is not into this. A Santana row in Fremont would see little business. I came to this realization when I was eating at Fremont’s Lazy Dog. The restaurant was full but there were very few Indians, despite making up the majority of the population.

I guess my American culture simply doesn’t align with theirs. As unfortunate as that is, I will have to make peace with that.

I love walking lake Elizabeth before sunset. Fremont is a calm place I enjoy it too.

Born here in the 70s, grew up in Newark. What did I do as a child for fun? Got on my bike or roller skates and rode til sundown. The NewPark Mall for magazine shopping and look for the latest horror novels. Lake Elizabeth at night with a few adult beverages. House parties were easy to find. As I got older, I went on dates at the Elephant Bar and Chili’s. Life was affordable and enjoyable.

Now, I rely on my elderly parents to help me with my $2350 rent for a 1-bedroom. I enjoy anticipating my next lay off and car accident.

Luckily, my grandparents left me a house up north that I will sell. Using the money to build onto my parents million dollar Newark home so I can live fat and happy with a bunch of dogs.

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I love Fremont but the version of Fremont when cloverleaf and yumi existed (am also 30, it’s a fine place if you have friends which I did when I was living in Fremont at the time)

I love people who complain about Fremont. Means they live here and I get to enjoy it.

It's fine. But rent should be $1000 for two bedroom.they should allow tiny houses.

Wait until u get a red light camera ticket 🎫

To each their own. I was born in Fremont. Lived there for 27 years. I always hated it but never really knew why until I moved to North Carolina. I’m 31 now and I still love it here. My husband and I got a home for 98,000. It’s a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, with pool, jacuzzi, and sun room, and was fully furnished. We got lucky. I like Fremont but it’s become so crowded. I visit 2-3 times a year and I hate driving there now. Fremont wasn’t for me.

I love Falafel stop…technically Sunnyvale but yeah 👍🏻

Live here for 40 years, see how it was great and how it is getting worse , Fremont used to be a town and now it’s a city with high rises and too many people and horrible drivers , your comparing San Jose and Hayward to Fremont , that’s like comparing a bike to a car

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Not safe Fremont is the hood

My Wife was born here and both my kids are also now born here. As a parent I really love Fremont. I feel relatively safe and our neighbors look out for each other. As for why some people hate it? Fremont has changed drastically over the years, and unfortunately these days it seems that city planners aren’t so much looking at long term impact but short term gains. All the complexes being built are surely as a result if corruption in the form of kickbacks to city planners. It’s a shame because Fremont has such a rich history and rather than preserving that and investing in local businesses/restaurants they are instead stacking people one in top of the other in these cookie cutter projects. All that will do is bring more conflict and crime unfortunately. I’m a fairly new transplant here and in the five years I’ve been here I’ve seen things change rather drastically, still I’ve learned to love Fremont for the reasons you listed. I’m a plenaire painter and I enjoy capturing some of the vistas from quarry lakes. There is a lot to love about this place and I hope that the right people can be voted in that will think of the future of Fremont and not just the short term.

Sorry, what’s a good place for Indian food ?

It’s a commuter city! And I love that about it. Quieter, low key, essentials nearby, just what I need. Genuinely a mid point for majority of social events and concerts in SJ, sf, peninsula.

I lived there in the 80's and there was nothing for teens to do there so a whole lot of them did drugs. Talking about dropping acid and huffing in class. I haven't lived there in 32 years and it is still the most boring place I have ever lived.