Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Freedom is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,566. Residents earn $71,406 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Freedom receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Freedom has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Freedom is $71,406, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. The poverty rate of 18.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Freedom is $101,900, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $929 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Freedom is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 130 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,983 per 100,000, 52% above the national average.
14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Freedom experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,406 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,039 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,131 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,750 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,586 |
| County GDP | $8,033M |
| Restaurants | 311 |
| Healthcare | 472 |
| Retail | 475 |
| Manufacturing | 159 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,587 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.48% |
| Commute Time | 29.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |
| Census Median | $101,900 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $247,554 |
| Median List Price | $207,450 |
| Median List Price | $207,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $125 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $929 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,587 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.48% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,406/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Total Violent | 129.7/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 64.9/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 64.9/100K |
| Total Property | 2,983.1/100K |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 713.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,140.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 129.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.3 inches |
| 6% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 707 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,610/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6851°N, 80.2536°W |
| County FIPS | 42007 |
Winner: Republican by 20.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.3% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,610/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Restaurants | 311 |
| Retail Stores | 475 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 29.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |