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Freeport, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Charlotte Kim

Freeport housing prices -when will it stop?

Alright, Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $48,181 in Freeport. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Worth the trade-offs? The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Th...

2 replies 15 upvotes housing
Charlotte Kim

Anyone regret moving to Freeport?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 13.2%, which is around average. The median home value here is around $86,100, which is actually reasonable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lo...

4 replies 15 upvotes moving
Nicholas Parker

Moving to Freeport -what should I know?

Been meaning to ask this. My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $48,181, which feels on the lower side for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What d...

5 replies 9 upvotes moving
Brooks Moore

Quick question about Freeport

Hey, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $86,100 on average. Rent is about $760/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $760 for rent here. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene whi...

4 replies 12 upvotes qa
Mason Cook

Is Freeport getting better or worse?

I've been here for 12 years and Homes are going for about $86,100 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What do you all think? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. T...

14 replies 13 upvotes living
Brooklyn N.

Top 5 things I love about Freeport

Hey folks, We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What do you all think?

0 replies 11 upvotes best-worst
Brooks Moore

Biggest downsides of living in Freeport?

First post here. I'm single, late 30s, and The median home value here is around $86,100, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 13.2%, which is around average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thoughts? The ...

1 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Chloe Sanders

Best coffee shops in Freeport?

First post here. I've been here for 11 years and Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a small town city with about 23,636 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Has anyone dealt with this? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say ...

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Charlotte Kim

Is it worth buying in Freeport?

Anyone else feel this way? Poverty rate is 13.2%, which is around average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

2 replies 10 upvotes housing
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