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East Freedom, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

East Freedom is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 613. Residents earn $74,479 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
613 Population 1,226/sq mi density
$74,479 Median Income $30,891 per capita
$99,600 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,479 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,600 home value
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,479
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $99,600
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.7%
62% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How East Freedom Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population613
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,226/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$74,479
Per Capita$30,891
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,000M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units255
Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,016 ft (310 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.3%
Libraries8

Is East Freedom a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Freedom receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. East Freedom offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Freedom is $74,479, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Freedom is $99,600, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

East Freedom experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches, including 38.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

East Freedom has a population of 613 with a density of 1,226 people per square mile. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.2%), with 2.8% Hispanic.

Population

613
Total Population
1,226
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

East Freedom vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.8%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.2%
76% below US avg

Social Characteristics

East Freedom vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Freedom is $74,479, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: East Freedom vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,479
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,891
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$66,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,430
County GDP$8,000M

Business (County)

Restaurants305
Healthcare462
Retail495
Manufacturing128

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.3 min
Drive Alone92.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in East Freedom is $99,600, 65% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$99,600
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.6%
Housing Units255
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Rate4.87%
East Freedom has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.8 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.8 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall38.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,016 ft (310 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,226/sq mi
Coordinates40.3552°N, 78.4305°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42013
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.5-point margin. 86.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
62% below US avg
High School+83.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,226/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.3%
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants305
Retail Stores495

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.3 min
Drive Alone92.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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