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Freeport, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Harrison County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
676 Population 1,127/sq mi density
$48,810 Median Income $22,085 per capita
$78,300 Home Value $155,405 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
148 Violent Crime/100K 1,667 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$48,810 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,300 home value, $733/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
148 violent crimes/100K
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: $155,405
Median Rent
$733/mo
37% below
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
61% below
1,667/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
82% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
136%
Crime
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Freeport a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
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 4.9% (36% 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 $155,405. 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.

Safety & Crime

Freeport reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,667/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population676
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density1,127/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,810
Per Capita$22,085
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$1,576M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,196

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,300
Rent$733
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$155,405
Housing Units219
Rent Burden30.6%

Crime

F
Violent148/100K
Property1,667/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.