Freeburg, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Clair County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
4,336 Population 636/sq mi density
$84,464 Median Income $40,716 per capita
$231,900 Home Value $268,857 Zillow
$1,064 Median Rent 47.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$84,464 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,900 home value, $1,064/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Freeburg, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,464
12% above
$40,716 per capita
Home Value
$231,900
18% below
Zillow: $268,857
Median Rent
$1,064/mo
9% below
47.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
156/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.1%
5% below
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Freeburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Freeburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
112%
Home Value
82%
Rent
91%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
95%
Unemployment
153%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Freeburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Freeburg residents earn a median household income of $84,464 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,716. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,856 business establishments, including 565 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Freeburg is $231,900 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,857. Median rent is $1,064/month, with 47.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Safety & Crime

Freeburg reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 156/100K.

Education

32.1% of adults in Freeburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Freeburg has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,336
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density636/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$84,464
Per Capita$40,716
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$16,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A+
Home Value$231,900
Rent$1,064
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$268,857
Housing Units1,683
Rent Burden47.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property156/100K

Health

Obesity34.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death11,442/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation518 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Freeburg was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 565 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.