Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Freeport is a small town in Michigan with a population of 615. Residents earn $72,868 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Freeport receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Freeport offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Freeport is $72,868, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. The poverty rate of 15.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Freeport is $154,900, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Freeport experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 68.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,868 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,510 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $966 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,726 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,064 |
| County GDP | $2,346M |
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Healthcare | 91 |
| Retail | 128 |
| Manufacturing | 60 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,128 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.96% |
| Commute Time | 28.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Census Median | $154,900 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $306,318 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.7% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,128 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.96% |
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,873/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.6 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 68.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 796 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 778/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7636°N, 85.3158°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County FIPS | 26015 |
Winner: Republican by 34.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 778/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 94.1% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Retail Stores | 128 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 28.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |