At a Glance
Median Income
$103,431
$33,179 per capita
Home Value
$241,400
Zillow: $289,207
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
118/100K
1,292/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.1%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Freeland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Freeland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Freeland a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Freeland residents earn a median household income of $103,431 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,179. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,966 business establishments, including 417 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Freeland is $241,400 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,207. Median rent is $1,235/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Freeland reports 118 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,292/100K.
Education
31.1% of adults in Freeland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Freeland has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population7,562
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,148/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,431
Per Capita$33,179
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$11,010M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$241,400
Rent$1,235
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$289,207
Housing Units2,162
Rent Burden19.4%
Crime
F
Violent118/100K
Property1,292/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,742/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain32.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation622 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.1%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute18 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed171 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Freeland was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 171 Mbps.
There are 417 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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