At a Glance
Median Income
$45,464
$33,580 per capita
Home Value
$100,200
Zillow: $221,223
Median Rent
$739/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
23.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% 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?
B
3.4 / 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 $45,464 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,580. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,450 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Freeport is $100,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,223. Median rent is $739/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Education
21.0% of adults in Freeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Freeport has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
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 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,736
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,367/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,464
Per Capita$33,580
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty23.8%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,200
Rent$739
Ownership53.3%
Zillow$221,223
Housing Units894
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation920 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Freeport was founded in 1796.
The median home in Freeport was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.