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Freeport, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Stephenson County County
Freeport, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Freeport a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Freeport residents earn a median household income of $48,181 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,223. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,019 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Freeport is $86,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,745. Median rent is $760/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Freeport reports 211 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,099/100K. The murder rate is 8.4/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in Freeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Freeport has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.