What are the schools like in Freeport, NY?

Freeport is served primarily by FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.

What is the median household income in Freeport?

The median household income in Freeport, NY is $109,390 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Freeport, NY?

Freeport has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Freeport, NY affordable or expensive?

Freeport's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Freeport is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $444,300 and the median rent is $1,902 per month.

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

Freeport has a violent crime rate of 133.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1044.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Freeport, NY a Good Place to Live?

Freeport is a small city of 44,210 in New York, with a median household income of $109,390 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Freeport stands out for solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, 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: 112.5

Freeport's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Freeport costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Freeport, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$444,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,902	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$109,390	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Freeport's violent crime rate is 133.0 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

133.0 /100k

Property Crime

1044.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Freeport is served primarily by FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Freeport, NY	National Avg
School District	FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Freeport sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 25.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Freeport, NY
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	81.8°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	25.5"

Demographics

Metric	Freeport, NY	National Avg
Population	44,210	—
Median Age	39.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	32.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	31.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	30.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.7%	22.2%
65 and over	15.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Baldwin, NY 1 mi Merrick, NY 2 mi Roosevelt, NY 2 mi North Merrick, NY 3 mi South Hempstead, NY 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Freeport

Freeport, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

11520

Freeport vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Freeport, NY affordable or expensive?

Freeport's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Freeport roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $444,300 and median rent is $1,902/month.

What is the crime rate in Freeport, NY?

Freeport's violent crime rate is 133.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1044.6 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 UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 26.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Freeport, NY a good place to live?

Freeport, NY has a population of 44,210, a median household income of $109,390, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. 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 39.3°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 25.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Freeport?

Freeport, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 11520.

What is the population of Freeport?

The population of Freeport, New York is 44,210 with a median age of 39.3. 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 112 (100 = US average), median home $444,300, median household income $109,390, crime index 41 (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.