At a Glance
Median Income
$48,352
$49,713 per capita
Home Value
$344,100
Zillow: $656,191
Median Rent
$1,426/mo
42.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
12/100K
1,082/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.2%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
28.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
259 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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Freeport residents earn a median household income of $48,352 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,713. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,210 business establishments, including 1,133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Freeport is $344,100 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $656,191. Median rent is $1,426/month, with 42.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Freeport reports 12 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,082/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
54.2% of adults in Freeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Freeport has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population1,544
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density898/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$48,352
Per Capita$49,713
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty28.9%
County GDP$34,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,372
Housing
C+
Home Value$344,100
Rent$1,426
Ownership38.9%
Zillow$656,191
Housing Units992
Rent Burden42.4%
Crime
D
Violent12/100K
Property1,082/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary70/100K
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,232/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain50.1 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation156 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.2%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+19.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 67%
Commute16 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries35
Did You Know?
The median home in Freeport was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 1,133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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