At a Glance
Median Income
$87,396
$54,589 per capita
Home Value
$214,600
Zillow: $401,813
Median Rent
$713/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
14.4% 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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Freeport residents earn a median household income of $87,396 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,589. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,733 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Freeport is $214,600 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $401,813. Median rent is $713/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
22.9% of adults in Freeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Freeport has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population827
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density695/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,396
Per Capita$54,589
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
Housing
A+
Home Value$214,600
Rent$713
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$401,813
Housing Units294
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,228 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Freeport was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.