At a Glance
Median Income
$60,536
$32,156 per capita
Home Value
$175,000
Zillow: $246,419
Median Rent
$1,031/mo
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
3.4% poverty rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Freeburg a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Freeburg residents earn a median household income of $60,536 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,156. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,813 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Freeburg is $175,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,419. Median rent is $1,031/month, with 19.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
20.7% of adults in Freeburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Freeburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population810
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density2,531/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,536
Per Capita$32,156
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$4,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$175,000
Rent$1,031
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$246,419
Housing Units322
Rent Burden19.1%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Premature Death9,225/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation530 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Freeburg was founded in 1796.
The median home in Freeburg was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Williamsport Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.