Living in Freeman, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Freeman · Census data 2020–2024
Freeman has 690 residents with a median age of 34.3. The median household income is $72,125 (about the same as the Missouri median), the median home value is $161,700, the median rent is $983/month.
Freeman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Freeman at a glance
- Population
- 690
- Median age
- 34.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $72,125State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $161,700State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $983/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 77.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Freeman a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Missouri median; home values 30% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Freeman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Freeman the median home value is $161,700, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $983 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,250 a month in housing costs.
Freeman median household income
The median household income in Freeman is $72,125 and the income per person is $36,374. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Freeman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 261
- Owner-occupied
- 77.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.3%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.79
Freeman demographics
- Population
- 690
- Median age
- 34.3
- Under 18
- 28.8%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 247
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Freeman ›
Education in Freeman
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Freeman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Freeman
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 88.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Freeman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman | 690 | $72,125 | $161,700 | $983 |
| Cleveland | 968 | $86,493 | $296,800 | $1,123 |
| Peculiar | 5,958 | $94,519 | $283,900 | $1,275 |
| Riverview Estates | 105 | $150,313 | $362,500 | — |
| Harrisonville | 9,970 | $62,473 | $209,200 | $944 |
| Louisburg | 5,094 | $68,824 | $269,500 | $1,439 |
| Drexel | 924 | $54,519 | $155,100 | $845 |
| Raymore | 24,526 | $104,447 | $339,100 | $1,303 |
| Archie | 1,322 | $68,750 | $192,600 | $1,005 |
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What is the median household income in Freeman, MO?
The median household income in Freeman is $72,125, about the same as 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 Freeman?
The median home value in Freeman is $161,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Freeman?
The median gross rent in Freeman is $983 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Freeman, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Missouri median; home values 30% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 9%.
What is the median age in Freeman?
The median age in Freeman is 34.3 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Freeman?
The average commute to work in Freeman is 36 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Freeman?
The unemployment rate in Freeman is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Freeman?
16.8% of adults in Freeman 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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