Living in Freetown, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Freetown · Census data 2020–2024
Freetown has 9,285 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $143,884 (38% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $518,200, the median rent is $1,891/month.
Freetown at a glance
- Population
- 9,285
- Median age
- 40.9State: 40
- Median household income
- $143,884State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $518,200State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,891/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 86.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Freetown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 8% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Freetown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Freetown the median home value is $518,200, 56% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,891 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,531 a month in housing costs.
Freetown median household income
The median household income in Freetown is $143,884 and the income per person is $51,188. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Freetown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,388
- Owner-occupied
- 86.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.9%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.79
Freetown demographics
- Population
- 9,285
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 3,263
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Freetown ›
Education in Freetown
40% of adults 25 and older in Freetown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 13.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Freetown
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 83.4%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Freetown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freetown | 9,285 | $143,884 | $518,200 | $1,891 |
| Lakeville | 11,944 | $133,984 | $565,900 | $1,884 |
| Berkley | 6,829 | $144,205 | $511,200 | — |
| Fall River | 94,082 | $56,673 | $395,500 | $1,155 |
| Acushnet | 10,624 | $89,503 | $436,400 | $1,170 |
| North Lakeville | 3,624 | $106,713 | $543,300 | $1,920 |
| Dighton | 8,193 | $136,646 | $501,900 | $1,405 |
| Somerset | 18,298 | $112,677 | $418,800 | $1,271 |
| Acushnet Center | 2,810 | $71,864 | $378,900 | $1,083 |
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What is the median household income in Freetown, MA?
The median household income in Freetown is $143,884, 38% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Freetown?
The median home value in Freetown is $518,200, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Freetown?
The median gross rent in Freetown is $1,891 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Freetown, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 8% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Freetown?
The median age in Freetown is 40.9 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Freetown?
The average commute to work in Freetown is 32 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Freetown?
The unemployment rate in Freetown is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Freetown?
40% of adults in Freetown 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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