Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Freeport is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 827. Residents earn $87,396 per year, which is 16% above the national average.
Based on current data, Freeport receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Freeport stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Freeport is $87,396, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Freeport is $214,600, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $713 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Freeport has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches, including 39.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,396 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,589 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,198 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,564 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,733 |
| County GDP | $12,618M |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Healthcare | 529 |
| Retail | 642 |
| Manufacturing | 231 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,101 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.38% |
| Commute Time | 25.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |
| Census Median | $214,600 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $397,198 |
| Median List Price | $185,000 |
| Median List Price | $185,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $167 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.3% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $713 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,101 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.38% |
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.7% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,211/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 529 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.1 inches |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,228 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 695/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6603°N, 94.6828°W |
| County FIPS | 27145 |
Winner: Republican by 26.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.9% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 695/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.3% |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 529 |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Retail Stores | 642 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 25.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |