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Freeport.
About
Life in Freeport
Freeport works well if you want suburban living with actual character and waterfront access, but you're paying for it—median home values sit around $506k and rent averages $2,077 monthly. The job market is solid with 4.0% unemployment, and a 33-minute commute to Manhattan via the Long Island Rail Road is manageable for city workers. The community is genuinely diverse, with Dominican, Puerto Rican, Salvadoran, and other Latino communities alongside significant Black and White populations, which means real restaurant options, grocery stores, and cultural businesses along Main Street and Merrick Road.
Freeport at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Foreign-Born
37.3%
Broadband Internet
95.5%
of households
Population Growth
-0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics37.3% foreign-born, most often from Dominican Republic
Who lives in Freeport: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Freeport, the largest foreign-born group is from Dominican Republic (21.9%), and 39.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.0%
of residents
65 and Older
15.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.1%
of households
Married Couples
42.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.12
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 28% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Freeport
In Freeport, rent runs 28% above the NY average, and home values are 19% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
70.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1953
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $671,281 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NY
Unemployment in Freeport and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Freeport is close to the NY average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Freeport Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute35.8 min avg
How Freeport residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Freeport, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 48% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Major hub30.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 59% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Freeport runs 59% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
136.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
825.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Freeport Village Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Nassau County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Nassau County, which includes Freeport, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | High Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | High Wind | $16,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 14 | Winter Weather | $8,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.3M |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $379,000 |
| 2019 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $325,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Coastal Flood | $829,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Nassau County, county-wide
Freeport is about 3% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality29 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Nassau County, which includes Freeport, is typically good — 287 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
29
Good Days
287
per year
Moderate Days
77
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nassau County, county-wide
Freeport is about 3% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Freeport has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.6"
Annual Snowfall
25.5"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
89
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
152
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 26°F | 3.81" |
| Feb | 42°F | 27°F | 3.01" |
| Mar | 48°F | 33°F | 4.64" |
| Apr | 59°F | 41°F | 4.16" |
| May | 67°F | 51°F | 4.31" |
| Jun | 76°F | 61°F | 4.57" |
| Jul | 82°F | 67°F | 4.25" |
| Aug | 82°F | 67°F | 4.16" |
| Sep | 75°F | 60°F | 3.76" |
| Oct | 64°F | 48°F | 4.30" |
| Nov | 54°F | 39°F | 3.57" |
| Dec | 44°F | 31°F | 4.10" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Freeport
Uninsured
6.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Freeport's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mount Sinai South Nassau
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.4 mi away · Oceanside
Mercy Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Rockville Centre
Nassau University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · East Meadow
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Freeport
Freeport's student/teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 27.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Freeport (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 12,550 students · in-state tuition $7,538 · 57% graduate · median earnings $68,324 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,630 students · in-state tuition $6,545 · 34% graduate · median earnings $53,866 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 9,552 students · in-state tuition $8,626 · 62% graduate · median earnings $75,278 (10 yrs after entry)
St. John's University-New York
12.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 9,477 students · in-state tuition $55,640 · 71% graduate · median earnings $77,281 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY Queensborough Community College
11.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 8,940 students · in-state tuition $5,210 · 34% graduate · median earnings $50,546 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,488 students · in-state tuition $59,960 · 66% graduate · median earnings $76,540 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Freeport
Freeport has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
17 mi awayGateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
18 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
21 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
22 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
22 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
22 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
22 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
23 mi awayPublic Libraries in Freeport
Freeport Memorial Library
144 West Merrick Road, Freeport
Cities Near Freeport
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Freeport FAQ
Is Freeport, New York affordable?⌄
Freeport's median rent is $2,077/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $120,625/year. Median home value is $505,900.
Is Freeport, New York safe?⌄
Freeport's violent crime rate was 137 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 826 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Freeport, New York?⌄
Freeport has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Freeport, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Freeport is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,077/month and median household income is $120,625/year. The median home value is $505,900. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Freeport, New York?⌄
The average commute in Freeport is 36 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from