VACATIONERS looking for a no-stress trip without leaving the country can find peace in the city recently named America's most relaxed. Fremont, California , was recently named the "least stressed city in America" in a study ranking 182 cities across the US. The city's financial stability brought on the top ranking in a recent survey by personal finance website WalletHub .
Fremont, on the east side of San Francisco Bay, has one of the lowest poverty rates among the surveyed states. “Some stress is out of our control, due to issues with family, friends or employers," Cassandra Happe, an analyst at Wallethub, said. "However, where you live can play a big role in how stressed you are.
Cities with high crime rates, weak economies, less effective public health and congested transportation systems naturally lead to elevated stress levels for residents. READ MORE VACATION SPOTS "When moving, it’s important to consider how a certain city may impact your mental health – not just your financial opportunities.” The study analyzed stress levels using four focus areas of finances, work, family, and health and safety.
WalletHub researchers found Fremont had the lowest health and safety stress rank and the second-lowest financial stress rank as the city with the least financial stress out of the 182 surveyed is South Burlington, Vermont. The East Bay city also had the highest median credit score and lowest divorce rate. Most read in Family WalletHub also ranked Fremont as the happiest city in America in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
But it's not just money and safety that make the city so relaxed - the city has outdoor attractions to help residents get away from the pressure of everyday life. Fremont's Central Park boasts landscape views from 450 acres in the middle of the city, which is populated by around 230,500 residents, according to the United States Census Bureau . Central Park looks out over the Mission Peak Hills and Lake Elizabeth and even has its own lake.
Lake Elizabeth is a man-made structure spanning 80 acres where visitors can swim, boat, or explore the lake's perimeter with a two-mile trail around the water. The iconic park also has a family-friendly attraction hidden inside: a three-acre waterpark located on Lake Elizabeth. Some of the highlights around Fremont, California, include: Central Park Lake Elizabeth Mission Peak Hills Fremont Park Golf Club Aqua Adventure San Francisco Fremont Skate Park Alameda Beach Aqua Adventure has multiple water slides, a pool, and a lazy river.
The waterpark offers swim lessons, all-inclusive summer camps, and exercise programs for swimmers of all ages. The noise from the water park doesn't carry over to Fremont Park Golf Club, a nine-hole, par 32 course surrounded by Central Park and Lake Elizabeth on one side and rolling Fremont hills lining the other side. If salt water is more your speed, Fremont is just miles away from multiple beautiful Northern California beaches, including Alameda Beach via the San Mateo Bridge.
Read More on The US Sun For Fremont visitors who want to hit a big city for the day, San Francisco is just an hour away on the BART or by car. Travelers looking to see more of California for themselves can roam by train on the 35-hour Amtrak Coast Starlight from Seattle to Los Angeles for under $100..
