Living in Freeport, Pennsylvania

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

Freeport has 234 residents with a median age of 33. The median household income is $46,250 (41% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $106,300, the median rent is $644/month.

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

Freeport at a glance

Population
234
Median age
33State: 40.9
Median household income
$46,250State: $77,971
Median home value
$106,300State: $254,500
Median rent
$644/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
82.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
Average commute
39 min

Is Freeport a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 11.7%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Freeport

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Freeport the median home value is $106,300, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $644 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,094 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Freeport$106,300
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Freeport$644
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Freeport median household income

The median household income in Freeport is $46,250 and the income per person is $26,153. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Freeport$46,250
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Freeport: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
145
Owner-occupied
82.4%
Renter-occupied
17.6%
Vacant
29.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1973
Average household size
2.29

Freeport demographics

Population
234
Median age
33
Under 18
20.5%
65 and older
9.4%
Households
102
Foreign-born
1.7%
Veterans
2.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White93.6%
Hispanic or Latino7.3%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Freeport

9.7% of adults 25 and older in Freeport have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Freeport9.7%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Freeport

Unemployment rate
11.7%State: 5.3%
Average commute
39 minState: 26 min
Work from home
2.2%
Drive alone
86%
Public transit
3.2%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
86.3%

Freeport vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Freeport234$46,250$106,300$644
Springhill249$47,292$111,300$450
Gilmore236$73,750$200,000$940
Hundred371$45,938—$365
Aleppo542$83,750$128,100$815
Jackson451$67,212$180,200—
Brave140$60,357$114,800—
Cameron609$43,750$65,000$439
Wayne871$79,375$140,800$694

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Living in Freeport: FAQ

What is the median household income in Freeport, PA?

The median household income in Freeport is $46,250, 41% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $106,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Freeport?

The median gross rent in Freeport is $644 per month, about 9% of household income.

Is Freeport, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 11.7%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.

What is the median age in Freeport?

The median age in Freeport is 33 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Freeport?

The average commute to work in Freeport is 39 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Freeport?

The unemployment rate in Freeport is 11.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Freeport?

9.7% 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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