Freedom Plains, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Dutchess County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
648 Population 502/sq mi density
$44,405 Median Income $26,389 per capita
$272,200 Home Value $560,043 Zillow
$1,198 Median Rent 14.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$44,405 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$272,200 home value, $1,198/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Freedom Plains, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,405
41% below
$26,389 per capita
Home Value
$272,200
3% below
Zillow: $560,043
Median Rent
$1,198/mo
3% above
14.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
20% below
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Freedom Plains Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Freedom Plains's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
59%
Home Value
97%
Rent
103%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Freedom Plains a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Freedom Plains residents earn a median household income of $44,405 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,389. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,032 business establishments, including 828 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Freedom Plains is $272,200 , 3% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $560,043. Median rent is $1,198/month, with 14.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

13.8% of adults in Freedom Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Freedom Plains has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population648
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density502/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born26.5%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,405
Per Capita$26,389
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$20,302M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,364

Housing

B
Home Value$272,200
Rent$1,198
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$560,043
Housing Units261
Rent Burden14.9%

Health

Obesity25.7%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,546/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation310 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25

Did You Know?

The median home in Freedom Plains was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
26.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.