What are the schools like in Freeport, IL?

Freeport is served primarily by Freeport SD 145. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.

What is the median household income in Freeport?

The median household income in Freeport, IL is $44,658 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.5%.

What is the weather like in Freeport, IL?

Freeport has an average high temperature of 27.9°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.5 inches.

Freeport, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Freeport, IL affordable or expensive?

Freeport's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Freeport is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $81,000 and the median rent is $756 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Freeport, IL?

Freeport has a violent crime rate of 362.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1406.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Freeport, IL a Good Place to Live?

Freeport is a small city of 23,884 in Illinois, with a median household income of $44,658 and a 6.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Freeport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Freeport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Freeport city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.9

Freeport's overall cost of living index is 89.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Freeport costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Freeport, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$81,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$756	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,658	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Freeport's violent crime rate is 362.6 per 100,000 residents — 5% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

362.6 /100k

Property Crime

1406.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Freeport is served primarily by Freeport SD 145. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Freeport, IL	National Avg
School District	Freeport SD 145	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Freeport sees average highs of 27.9°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation and 34.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Freeport, IL
Average High — January	27.9°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	38.4"
Annual Snowfall	34.5"

Demographics

Metric	Freeport, IL	National Avg
Population	23,884	—
Median Age	43.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	14.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	21.2%	22.2%
65 and over	22.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Willow Lake, IL 3 mi Cedarville, IL 6 mi Baileyville, IL 7 mi Ridott, IL 8 mi Dakota, IL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Freeport

Freeport, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61032

Freeport vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Freeport, IL affordable or expensive?

Freeport's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Freeport roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $81,000 and median rent is $756/month.

What is the crime rate in Freeport, IL?

Freeport's violent crime rate is 362.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1406.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Freeport?

Public schools in Freeport are operated by Freeport SD 145. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Freeport, IL a good place to live?

Freeport, IL has a population of 23,884, a median household income of $44,658, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Freeport?

Freeport averages 27.9°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches with about 34.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Freeport?

Freeport, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61032.

What is the population of Freeport?

The population of Freeport, Illinois is 23,884 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Freeport?

Key numbers for living in Freeport: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $81,000, median household income $44,658, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Freeport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.