Living in Freeville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Freeville · Census data 2020–2024
Freeville has 458 residents with a median age of 44.4. The median household income is $77,426 (10% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $200,000, the median rent is $1,080/month.
Freeville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Freeville at a glance
- Population
- 458
- Median age
- 44.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $77,426State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $200,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,080/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 67%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Freeville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Freeville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Freeville the median home value is $200,000, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,080 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,785 a month in housing costs.
Freeville median household income
The median household income in Freeville is $77,426 and the income per person is $39,745. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Freeville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 199
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
- Renter-occupied
- 33%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.40
Freeville demographics
- Population
- 458
- Median age
- 44.4
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 191
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Freeville ›
Education in Freeville
41.5% of adults 25 and older in Freeville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 21.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Freeville
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 46.6%
- Public transit
- 4.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Freeville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeville | 458 | $77,426 | $200,000 | $1,080 |
| Dryden | 1,671 | $50,435 | $230,900 | $870 |
| McLean | 410 | $75,962 | — | — |
| Groton | 1,834 | $60,114 | $156,700 | $832 |
| Varna | 687 | $70,227 | — | $1,759 |
| Northeast Ithaca | 2,661 | $95,250 | $402,000 | $1,738 |
| Virgil | 220 | $67,813 | $251,800 | — |
| Lansing | 3,876 | $72,364 | $516,900 | $1,726 |
| Forest Home | 1,303 | $59,018 | $499,300 | $1,379 |
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What is the median household income in Freeville, NY?
The median household income in Freeville is $77,426, 10% lower 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 Freeville?
The median home value in Freeville is $200,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Freeville?
The median gross rent in Freeville is $1,080 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Freeville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Freeville?
The median age in Freeville is 44.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Freeville?
The average commute to work in Freeville is 22 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Freeville?
The unemployment rate in Freeville is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Freeville?
41.5% of adults in Freeville 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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