Living in Freeburg, Missouri

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Freeburg · Census data 2020–2024

Freeburg has 401 residents with a median age of 47.6. The median household income is $48,125 (32% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $131,700.

Freeburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Freeburg at a glance

Population
401
Median age
47.6State: 39
Median household income
$48,125State: $70,702
Median home value
$131,700State: $230,300
Homeowners
84.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
Average commute
21 min

Is Freeburg a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 10%.

Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 4.5%.

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 $131,700, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 19.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $925 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Freeburg$131,700
Missouri$230,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Missouri$1,033
United States$1,413

Freeburg median household income

The median household income in Freeburg is $48,125 and the income per person is $30,699. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).

Median household income

Freeburg$48,125
Missouri$70,702
United States$80,734

Housing in Freeburg: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
215
Owner-occupied
84.7%
Renter-occupied
15.3%
Vacant
11.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1974
Average household size
2.11

Freeburg demographics

Population
401
Median age
47.6
Under 18
20.2%
65 and older
36.2%
Households
190
Foreign-born
0.7%
Veterans
6.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White97.5%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Freeburg ›

Education in Freeburg

11.3% of adults 25 and older in Freeburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Freeburg11.3%
Missouri32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Freeburg

Unemployment rate
4.5%State: 4%
Average commute
21 minState: 24 min
Work from home
6.8%
Drive alone
87.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
80%

Freeburg vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Freeburg401$48,125$131,700—
Argyle117$68,125$167,700—
Vienna661$38,221$159,400$591
Westphalia415$61,136$202,600$596
Belle1,246$55,192$151,000$524
Linn1,197$36,176$165,800$714
Meta115$42,708$96,900$544
Taos1,242$98,854$270,500$419
Bland476$34,423$92,400$679

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Living in Freeburg: FAQ

What is the median household income in Freeburg, MO?

The median household income in Freeburg is $48,125, 32% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $131,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.

Is Freeburg, MO a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 4.5%.

What is the median age in Freeburg?

The median age in Freeburg is 47.6 years (Missouri: 39).

How long is the commute in Freeburg?

The average commute to work in Freeburg is 21 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Freeburg?

The unemployment rate in Freeburg is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Freeburg?

11.3% 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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