Living in Freeburg, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Freeburg · Census data 2020–2024
Freeburg has 4,592 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $92,065 (10% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $241,200, the median rent is $1,046/month.
Freeburg at a glance
- Population
- 4,592
- Median age
- 45.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $92,065State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $241,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,046/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Freeburg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Illinois median; home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Freeburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Freeburg the median home value is $241,200, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,046 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,735 a month in housing costs.
Freeburg median household income
The median household income in Freeburg is $92,065 and the income per person is $44,901. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Freeburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,860
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.46
Freeburg demographics
- Population
- 4,592
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 1,770
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Freeburg ›
Education in Freeburg
29.2% of adults 25 and older in Freeburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 12.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Freeburg
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Freeburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeburg | 4,592 | $92,065 | $241,200 | $1,046 |
| Smithton | 3,680 | $135,455 | $256,300 | — |
| Belleville | 41,370 | $63,535 | $141,300 | $1,019 |
| Shiloh | 14,572 | $99,573 | $274,000 | $1,187 |
| Fayetteville | 357 | $59,583 | $95,200 | $850 |
| Scott AFB | 3,957 | $103,390 | — | $1,610 |
| Mascoutah | 8,816 | $97,375 | $224,900 | $1,370 |
| New Athens | 1,933 | $56,553 | $116,300 | $993 |
| Swansea | 14,710 | $91,587 | $223,600 | $1,137 |
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What is the median household income in Freeburg, IL?
The median household income in Freeburg is $92,065, 10% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Freeburg?
The median home value in Freeburg is $241,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Freeburg?
The median gross rent in Freeburg is $1,046 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Freeburg, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Illinois median; home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Freeburg?
The median age in Freeburg is 45.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Freeburg?
The average commute to work in Freeburg is 23 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Freeburg?
The unemployment rate in Freeburg is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Freeburg?
29.2% of adults in Freeburg 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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