Freedom is a small town of 1,625 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $60,074
and a 4.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Freedom stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Freedom is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Freedom 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: 94.4
Freedom's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Freedom costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Freedom, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$91,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$854
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,074
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Freedom's violent crime rate is 91.5 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
91.5 /100k
Property Crime
347.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Freedom is served primarily by Freedom Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Freedom, PA
National Avg
School District
Freedom Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Freedom sees average highs of 35.9°F in January
and 83.1°F in July,
with 40.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.8 inches of snow per year.
Freedom's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Freedom roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $91,200 and median rent is $854/month.
Freedom's violent crime rate is 91.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 347.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Freedom are operated by Freedom Area SD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 12.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Freedom, PA has a population of 1,625, a median household income of $60,074, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%.
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.
Freedom averages 35.9°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.3 inches
with about 19.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Freedom, Pennsylvania is 1,625 with a median age of 30.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Freedom: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $91,200, median household income $60,074, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Freedom side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
