Living in Freeport, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Freeport · Census data 2020–2024
Freeport has 44,088 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $120,625 (40% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $505,900, the median rent is $2,077/month.
Freeport at a glance
- Population
- 44,088
- Median age
- 40State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $120,625State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $505,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,077/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 70.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.5%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Freeport a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Freeport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Freeport the median home value is $505,900, 52% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,077 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,254 a month in housing costs.
Freeport median household income
The median household income in Freeport is $120,625 and the income per person is $45,619. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Freeport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,793
- Owner-occupied
- 70.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.1%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 3.12
Freeport demographics
- Population
- 44,088
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 13,941
- Foreign-born
- 37.3%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Freeport ›
Education in Freeport
27.5% of adults 25 and older in Freeport have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Freeport
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 63%
- Public transit
- 11.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Freeport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport | 44,088 | $120,625 | $505,900 | $2,077 |
| Baldwin | 34,994 | $145,472 | $593,800 | $1,890 |
| Merrick | 21,744 | $185,740 | $771,900 | $2,919 |
| Roosevelt | 18,885 | $135,069 | $477,400 | $2,565 |
| North Merrick | 12,366 | $161,554 | $675,800 | $2,906 |
| South Hempstead | 3,108 | $156,023 | $601,000 | $2,267 |
| Rockville Centre | 25,765 | $151,938 | $818,700 | $1,881 |
| Oceanside | 31,639 | $149,560 | $634,300 | $2,227 |
| Bellmore | 15,954 | $161,674 | $681,800 | $2,160 |
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What is the median household income in Freeport, NY?
The median household income in Freeport is $120,625, 40% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Freeport?
The median home value in Freeport is $505,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Freeport?
The median gross rent in Freeport is $2,077 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Freeport, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Freeport?
The median age in Freeport is 40 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Freeport?
The average commute to work in Freeport is 36 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Freeport?
The unemployment rate in Freeport is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Freeport?
27.5% of adults in Freeport 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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