Living in Freeland, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Freeland · Census data 2020–2024
Freeland has 1,548 residents with a median age of 59.1. The median household income is $83,241 (15% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $522,000, the median rent is $1,237/month.
Freeland at a glance
- Population
- 1,548
- Median age
- 59.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $83,241State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $522,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,237/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Freeland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Freeland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Freeland the median home value is $522,000, 57% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,237 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,131 a month in housing costs.
Freeland median household income
The median household income in Freeland is $83,241 and the income per person is $50,514. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Freeland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,265
- Owner-occupied
- 73.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.6%
- Vacant
- 32.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 1.82
32.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Freeland has many vacation and second homes.
Freeland demographics
- Population
- 1,548
- Median age
- 59.1
- Under 18
- 8%
- 65 and older
- 43.8%
- Households
- 852
- Foreign-born
- 8.7%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Freeland ›
Education in Freeland
35.2% of adults 25 and older in Freeland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 18.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Freeland
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 25.8%
- Drive alone
- 50.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Freeland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeland | 1,548 | $83,241 | $522,000 | $1,237 |
| Marrowstone | 1,164 | $110,368 | $756,000 | $1,458 |
| Langley | 1,044 | $77,072 | $700,700 | $1,365 |
| Hansville | 3,384 | $92,426 | $597,000 | $2,379 |
| Camano | 17,303 | $105,231 | $670,800 | $1,896 |
| Clinton | 1,419 | $76,458 | $664,800 | $1,410 |
| Port Ludlow | 2,891 | $96,103 | $635,600 | $2,213 |
| Port Hadlock-Irondale | 3,884 | $83,548 | $351,600 | $1,361 |
| Kayak Point | 1,883 | $119,352 | $711,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Freeland, WA?
The median household income in Freeland is $83,241, 15% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Freeland?
The median home value in Freeland is $522,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Freeland?
The median gross rent in Freeland is $1,237 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Freeland, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Freeland?
The median age in Freeland is 59.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Freeland?
The average commute to work in Freeland is 28 minutes; 25.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Freeland?
The unemployment rate in Freeland is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Freeland?
35.2% of adults in Freeland 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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