Living in Freeman Spur, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Freeman Spur · Census data 2020–2024
Freeman Spur has 149 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $35,000 (58% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $60,600, the median rent is $850/month.
Freeman Spur is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Freeman Spur at a glance
- Population
- 149
- Median age
- 48.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $35,000State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $60,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 94.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Freeman Spur a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Median household income 58% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 24.2%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Freeman Spur
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Freeman Spur the median home value is $60,600, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,304 a month in housing costs.
Freeman Spur median household income
The median household income in Freeman Spur is $35,000 and the income per person is $32,824. 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Freeman Spur: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 83
- Owner-occupied
- 94.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.6%
- Vacant
- 13.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.07
Freeman Spur demographics
- Population
- 149
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 28.9%
- Households
- 72
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 22%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Freeman Spur ›
Education in Freeman Spur
9.6% of adults 25 and older in Freeman Spur have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Freeman Spur
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.8%
Freeman Spur vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Spur | 149 | $35,000 | $60,600 | $850 |
| Orient | 417 | $39,750 | $49,800 | $779 |
| Zeigler | 1,267 | $41,553 | $57,300 | $920 |
| Herrin | 12,226 | $59,975 | $113,300 | $1,002 |
| West Frankfort | 7,118 | $47,898 | $81,200 | $661 |
| Johnston City | 3,327 | $42,465 | $88,100 | $976 |
| Energy | 1,050 | $65,357 | $151,800 | $638 |
| Royalton | 1,214 | $59,219 | $71,500 | $906 |
| Whiteash | 301 | $114,464 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Freeman Spur, IL?
The median household income in Freeman Spur is $35,000, 58% lower 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 Freeman Spur?
The median home value in Freeman Spur is $60,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Freeman Spur?
The median gross rent in Freeman Spur is $850 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Freeman Spur, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income 58% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 24.2%.
What is the median age in Freeman Spur?
The median age in Freeman Spur is 48.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Freeman Spur?
The average commute to work in Freeman Spur is 18 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Freeman Spur?
The unemployment rate in Freeman Spur is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Freeman Spur?
9.6% of adults in Freeman Spur 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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