Freeport, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Harrison County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
676 Population 1,127/sq mi density
$48,810 Median Income $22,085 per capita
$78,300 Home Value $165,334 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$48,810 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,300 home value, $733/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Freeport, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,810
35% below
$22,085 per capita
Home Value
$78,300
72% below
Zillow: $165,334
Median Rent
$733/mo
37% below
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
82% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
65%
Home Value
28%
Rent
63%
Poverty
136%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
214%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Freeport a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $48,810 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,085. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 346 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Freeport is $78,300 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,334. Median rent is $733/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

6.1% of adults in Freeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Freeport has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population676
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density1,127/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,810
Per Capita$22,085
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$1,576M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,196

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,300
Rent$733
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$165,334
Housing Units219
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,998/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation1,019 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute34 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Freeport was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.