At a Glance
Median Income
$53,606
$28,484 per capita
Home Value
$118,900
Zillow: $150,883
Median Rent
$1,061/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
368/100K
2,104/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
330 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Freeport a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 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 $53,606 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,484. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,858 business establishments, including 727 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Freeport is $118,900 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,883. Median rent is $1,061/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Freeport reports 368 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,104/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
7.1% of adults in Freeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
79.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Freeport has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population10,639
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density691/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,606
Per Capita$28,484
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$23,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,312
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,900
Rent$1,061
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$150,883
Housing Units5,048
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent368/100K
Property2,104/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault295/100K
Burglary426/100K
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation-1 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+79.9%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Freeport was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Texas Gulf Coast Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 727 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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