At a Glance
Median Income
$71,250
$43,154 per capita
Home Value
$184,400
Zillow: $302,060
Median Rent
$928/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
53.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
13.3% smoking rate
How Freeville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Freeville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Freeville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Freeville residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,154. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,766 business establishments, including 308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Freeville is $184,400 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,060. Median rent is $928/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
53.8% of adults in Freeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Freeville has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population437
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density412/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born9.8%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$43,154
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$7,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,342
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,400
Rent$928
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$302,060
Housing Units223
Rent Burden32.7%
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,040 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+30.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 75%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Freeville was founded in 1887.
The median home in Freeville was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.