What are the schools like in Freeborn, MN?

School district data for Freeborn is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Freeborn?

The median household income in Freeborn, MN is $37,083 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.5%.

What is the weather like in Freeborn, MN?

Freeborn has an average high temperature of 23.9°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Freeborn, MN affordable or expensive?

Freeborn's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Freeborn is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $78,100 and the median rent is $1,550 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Freeborn, MN?

Freeborn has a violent crime rate of 158.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1165.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Freeborn, MN a Good Place to Live?

Freeborn is a small town of 304 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $37,083 and a 12.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Freeborn stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

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

All Freeborn 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: 95.7

Freeborn's overall cost of living index is 95.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Freeborn costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Freeborn, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$78,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,550	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$37,083	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Freeborn's violent crime rate is 158.5 per 100,000 residents — 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

158.5 /100k

Property Crime

1165.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Freeborn, MN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Freeborn sees average highs of 23.9°F in January and 82.2°F in July, with 34.5 inches of annual precipitation and 40.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Freeborn, MN
Average High — January	23.9°F
Average High — July	82.2°F
Annual Precipitation	34.5"
Annual Snowfall	40.1"

Demographics

Metric	Freeborn, MN	National Avg
Population	304	—
Median Age	31.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	35.2%	22.2%
65 and over	13.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hartland, MN 5 mi Manchester, MN 6 mi Alden, MN 7 mi Wells, MN 9 mi New Richland, MN 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Freeborn

Freeborn, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56032

Freeborn vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Freeborn, MN affordable or expensive?

Freeborn's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Freeborn roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $78,100 and median rent is $1,550/month.

What is the crime rate in Freeborn, MN?

Freeborn's violent crime rate is 158.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1165.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Freeborn?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Freeborn, MN a good place to live?

Freeborn, MN has a population of 304, a median household income of $37,083, and an unemployment rate of 12.5%. 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 Freeborn?

Freeborn averages 23.9°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.5 inches with about 40.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Freeborn?

Freeborn, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56032.

What is the population of Freeborn?

The population of Freeborn, Minnesota is 304 with a median age of 31.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Freeborn?

Key numbers for living in Freeborn: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $78,100, median household income $37,083, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Freeborn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.