At a Glance
Median Income
$96,696
$31,206 per capita
Home Value
$205,200
Zillow: $280,783
Median Rent
$2,071/mo
15.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
115/100K
1,681/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
271 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Freemansburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 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 3.1% (14% below 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 $280,783. 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 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,681/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,871
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density4,101/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,696
Per Capita$31,206
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$20,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$205,200
Rent$2,071
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$280,783
Housing Units1,303
Rent Burden15.8%
Crime
F
Violent115/100K
Property1,681/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault38/100K
Burglary229/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,471/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.4 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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