At a Glance
Median Income
$51,810
$28,483 per capita
Home Value
$97,100
Zillow: $174,451
Median Rent
$904/mo
20.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
26/100K
916/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Freeland residents earn a median household income of $51,810 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,483. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Freeland is $97,100 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,451. Median rent is $904/month, with 20.9% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Freeland reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 916/100K.
Education
20.4% of adults in Freeland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Freeland has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,830
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density5,632/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,810
Per Capita$28,483
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty21.0%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,100
Rent$904
Ownership51.2%
Zillow$174,451
Housing Units1,793
Rent Burden20.9%
Crime
F
Violent26/100K
Property916/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation1,873 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Freeland was founded in 1876.
The median home in Freeland was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.