Freer, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Duval County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,524 Population 613/sq mi density
$75,521 Median Income $35,044 per capita
$102,000 Home Value $76,069 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
72°F Avg Temperature
457 Violent Crime/100K 1,715 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$75,521 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $733/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
457 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Freer, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,521
0% below
$35,044 per capita
Home Value
$102,000
64% below
Zillow: $76,069
Median Rent
$733/mo
37% below
17.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
457/100K
20% above
1,715/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F

How Freer Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Freer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
100%
Home Value
36%
Rent
63%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
120%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Freer 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

Freer residents earn a median household income of $75,521 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,044. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 196 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Freer is $102,000 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $76,069. Median rent is $733/month, with 17.8% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

Freer reports 457 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,715/100K.

Education

12.5% of adults in Freer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Freer has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,524
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density613/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,521
Per Capita$35,044
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$347M
Avg Weekly Wage$783

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,000
Rent$733
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$76,069
Housing Units1,030
Rent Burden17.8%

Crime

F
Violent457/100K
Property1,715/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death15,818/100K

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Rain25.2 in/yr
Elevation518 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute24 min
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations3

Did You Know?

The median home in Freer was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Alice International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.