At a Glance
Median Income
$90,945
$51,344 per capita
Home Value
$493,400
Zillow: $728,882
Median Rent
$1,424/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
1,295/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
274 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
3.2 / 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 $90,945 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,344. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Freeland is $493,400 , 75% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $728,882. Median rent is $1,424/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Freeland reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,295/100K.
Education
32.5% of adults in Freeland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Freeland has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population1,966
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density507/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,945
Per Capita$51,344
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
B+
Home Value$493,400
Rent$1,424
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$728,882
Housing Units1,266
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent108/100K
Property1,295/100K
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain19.1 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation232 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Freeland was built in 1992.
23.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Jefferson County International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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