Living in Freeport, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Freeport · Census data 2020–2024
Freeport has 6,689 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $91,985 (23% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $407,800, the median rent is $1,859/month.
Freeport at a glance
- Population
- 6,689
- Median age
- 36.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $91,985State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $407,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,859/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 71.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.7%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Freeport a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Freeport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Freeport the median home value is $407,800, 23% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,859 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,071 a month in housing costs.
Freeport median household income
The median household income in Freeport is $91,985 and the income per person is $39,915. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Freeport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,719
- Owner-occupied
- 71.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.2%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2014
- Average household size
- 2.64
Freeport demographics
- Population
- 6,689
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 28.2%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 2,534
- Foreign-born
- 12.1%
- Veterans
- 11.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Freeport ›
Education in Freeport
32.7% of adults 25 and older in Freeport have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Freeport
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17.5%
- Drive alone
- 60.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Freeport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport | 6,689 | $91,985 | $407,800 | $1,859 |
| DeFuniak Springs | 6,532 | $54,512 | $201,400 | $1,024 |
| Miramar Beach | 8,902 | $103,250 | $733,000 | $2,250 |
| Ebro | 229 | $78,036 | $191,700 | $967 |
| Ponce de Leon | 780 | $77,798 | $123,800 | — |
| Laguna Beach | 3,830 | $76,607 | $438,100 | $1,266 |
| Niceville | 16,544 | $102,409 | $423,500 | $1,749 |
| Destin | 14,077 | $89,011 | $490,300 | $1,936 |
| Valparaiso | 4,885 | $90,110 | $394,700 | $1,366 |
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What is the median household income in Freeport, FL?
The median household income in Freeport is $91,985, 23% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Freeport?
The median home value in Freeport is $407,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Freeport?
The median gross rent in Freeport is $1,859 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Freeport, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Freeport?
The median age in Freeport is 36.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Freeport?
The average commute to work in Freeport is 37 minutes; 17.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Freeport?
The unemployment rate in Freeport is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Freeport?
32.7% of adults in Freeport have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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