Freemansburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northampton County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,871 Population 4,101/sq mi density
$96,696 Median Income $31,206 per capita
$205,200 Home Value $293,216 Zillow
$2,071 Median Rent 15.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$96,696 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$205,200 home value, $2,071/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Freemansburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,696
29% above
$31,206 per capita
Home Value
$205,200
27% below
Zillow: $293,216
Median Rent
$2,071/mo
78% above
15.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
103/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Freemansburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
129%
Home Value
73%
Rent
178%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Freemansburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Freemansburg residents earn a median household income of $96,696 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,206. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,088 business establishments, including 726 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Freemansburg is $205,200 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,216. Median rent is $2,071/month, with 15.8% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Freemansburg reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 103/100K.

Education

20.7% of adults in Freemansburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Freemansburg has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,871
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density4,101/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born12.7%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,696
Per Capita$31,206
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$20,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160

Housing

A+
Home Value$205,200
Rent$2,071
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$293,216
Housing Units1,303
Rent Burden15.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property103/100K

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,471/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation294 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations37
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Freemansburg was founded in 1830.
The median home in Freemansburg was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
12.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 726 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.