At a Glance
Median Income
$71,406
$29,039 per capita
Home Value
$101,900
Zillow: $261,492
Median Rent
$929/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% 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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Freedom residents earn a median household income of $71,406 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,039. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,586 business establishments, including 311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Freedom is $101,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,492. Median rent is $929/month, with 30.6% 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 1942.
Education
14.3% of adults in Freedom hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Freedom has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
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 46.
Data Overview
People
Population1,566
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density2,610/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,406
Per Capita$29,039
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,900
Rent$929
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$261,492
Housing Units738
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation707 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Freedom was founded in 1832.
The median home in Freedom was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.