At a Glance
Median Income
$139,722
$39,276 per capita
Home Value
$664,200
Zillow: $816,554
Median Rent
$1,755/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
10.4% smoking rate
How Freedom Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Freedom's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Freedom a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Freedom residents earn a median household income of $139,722 , which is 86% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,276. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,930 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Freedom is $664,200 , 136% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $816,554. Median rent is $1,755/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
33.7% of adults in Freedom hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Freedom has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,211
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density2,842/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born19.8%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$139,722
Per Capita$39,276
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154
Housing
B+
Home Value$664,200
Rent$1,755
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$816,554
Housing Units952
Rent Burden25.5%
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking10.4%
Premature Death6,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain22.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation171 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute33 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Freedom was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
19.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.