At a Glance
Median Income
$89,540
$42,932 per capita
Home Value
$379,400
Zillow: $390,332
Median Rent
$1,769/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
104/100K
1,215/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Freeport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Freeport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Freeport 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
Freeport residents earn a median household income of $89,540 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,932. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,125 business establishments, including 317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Freeport is $379,400 , 35% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $390,332. Median rent is $1,769/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2012.
Safety & Crime
Freeport reports 104 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,215/100K.
Education
31.8% of adults in Freeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Freeport has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,203
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density266/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,540
Per Capita$42,932
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$6,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,080
Housing
A
Home Value$379,400
Rent$1,769
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$390,332
Housing Units2,594
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent104/100K
Property1,215/100K
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,110/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain64.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation44 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Commute38 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Freeport was founded in 1830.
The median home in Freeport was built in 2012.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northwest Florida Beaches International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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