At a Glance
Median Income
$72,868
$26,510 per capita
Home Value
$154,900
Zillow: $327,715
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
14.3% smoking rate
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+
3.8 / 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 $72,868 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,510. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,064 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Freeport is $154,900 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,715. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
17.5% of adults in Freeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Freeport has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population615
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density778/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,868
Per Capita$26,510
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$2,346M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,900
Rent$1,000
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$327,715
Housing Units254
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,873/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation796 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Freeport was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.