Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Freeport is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,736. Residents earn $45,464 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Freeport receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Freeport has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Freeport is $45,464, 40% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 23.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Freeport is $100,200, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $739 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Freeport is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 56 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 451 per 100,000, 77% below the national average.
21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Freeport experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,464 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,580 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $996 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,996 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.8% |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,450 |
| County GDP | $2,798M |
| Restaurants | 116 |
| Healthcare | 182 |
| Retail | 175 |
| Manufacturing | 59 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,942 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.93% |
| Commute Time | 23.9 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |
| Census Median | $100,200 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $203,606 |
| $/Sq Ft | $128 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.2% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $739 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,942 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.93% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,779/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 182 |
| Total Violent | 56.4/100K |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 56.4/100K |
| Total Property | 451.2/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 169.2/100K |
| Theft | 282.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.5 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 920 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,367/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6862°N, 79.6826°W |
| County FIPS | 42005 |
Winner: Republican by 53.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.0% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,367/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 182 |
| Restaurants | 116 |
| Retail Stores | 175 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 23.9 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |