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Freeborn, MN
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Freeborn, MN
At a Glance
How Freeborn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Freeborn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Freeborn a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Freeborn residents earn a median household income of $44,545 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,281. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 832 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Freeborn is $87,900 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,180. Median rent is $833/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Freeborn reports 167 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 84/100K.
Education
15.2% of adults in Freeborn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Freeborn has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.