Freeport is a small town of 464 in Ohio, with a median household income of $45,455
and a 5.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Freeport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include 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: 84.3
Freeport's overall cost of living index is 84.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Freeport costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Freeport, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$73,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$563
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,455
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Freeport's violent crime rate is 66.5 per 100,000 residents
— 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
66.5 /100k
Property Crime
432.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Freeport is served primarily by Lakeland Academy Community School.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Freeport, OH
National Avg
School District
Lakeland Academy Community School
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Freeport sees average highs of 35.7°F in January
and 84.8°F in July,
with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.8 inches of snow per year.
Freeport's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Freeport roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $73,800 and median rent is $563/month.
Freeport's violent crime rate is 66.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 432.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Freeport are operated by Lakeland Academy Community School.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. 4.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Freeport, OH has a population of 464, a median household income of $45,455, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%.
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.
Freeport averages 35.7°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches
with about 25.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Freeport, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43973.
The population of Freeport, Ohio is 464 with a median age of 33.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Freeport: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $73,800, median household income $45,455, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. 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.
