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Freeburg, PA

Pennsylvania

Freeburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 810. Residents earn $60,536 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
810 Population 2,531/sq mi density
$60,536 Median Income $32,156 per capita
$175,000 Home Value
$1,031 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,536 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,000 home value, $1,031/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,536
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $175,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.7%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,031
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population810
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density2,531/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,536
Per Capita$32,156
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$4,733M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$175,000
Rent$1,031
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units322
Rent Burden19.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation530 ft (162 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband76.6%
Libraries7

Is Freeburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Freeburg receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Freeburg stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Freeburg is $60,536, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 3.4% 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 Freeburg is $175,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,031 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Freeburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 29.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Freeburg has a population of 810 with a density of 2,531 people per square mile. The median age is 47.9 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.9%), with 1.6% Black.

Population

810
Total Population
2,531
People / sq mi
47.9yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Freeburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.2%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Freeburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Freeburg is $60,536, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Freeburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,536
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,156
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
IRS Avg AGI$58,914

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,813
County GDP$4,733M

Business (County)

Restaurants174
Healthcare202
Retail262
Manufacturing80

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.8 min
Drive Alone79.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Freeburg is $175,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,031 (11% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$175,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,031
11% below US avg
Rent Burden19.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.8%
Housing Units322
Median Year Built1957

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Effective Rate2.44%
Freeburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
13% above US avg
Snowfall29.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation530 ft (162 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density2,531/sq mi
Coordinates40.7625°N, 76.9409°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42097
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.9-point margin. 76.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.6%

Winner: Republican by 39.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.7%
39% below US avg
High School+87.3%
Graduate Degree+3.4%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density2,531/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.6%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities202
Restaurants174
Retail Stores262

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.8 min
Drive Alone79.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.8%

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