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Freeport.
About
Life in Freeport
Freeport is a community of 10,639 people in Texas. The median household income is $61,134, median rent runs about $1,176 per month, and median home values are around $135,900. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.
Freeport at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Foreign-Born
15.3%
Broadband Internet
88.2%
of households
Population Growth
-1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Freeport: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Freeport, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (76.1%), and 38.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
31.5%
of residents
65 and Older
12.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
45.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.8%
of households
Married Couples
37.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.72
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 16% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Freeport
In Freeport, rent runs 16% below the TX average, and home values are 52% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,176
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
23.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $153,805 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above TX average
Unemployment in Freeport
Unemployment in Brazoria County, which includes Freeport, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Freeport: Brazoria County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Brazoria County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Freeport is about 3% of Brazoria County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Freeport Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.3 min avg
How Freeport residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Freeport, most residents drive alone to work (85%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 48 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 71 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Major hub23.3M 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 14% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Freeport runs 14% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
376.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,280.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Freeport Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 4 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Brazoria County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Brazoria County, which includes Freeport, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 4 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $130,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2022 | 10 | Drought | $21,000 |
| 2021 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $885,000 |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2019 | 9 | Funnel Cloud | $7,000 |
| 2018 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
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
Brazoria County, county-wide
Freeport is about 3% of Brazoria County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Brazoria County, which includes Freeport, is typically good — 295 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
295
per year
Moderate Days
62
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Brazoria County, county-wide
Freeport is about 3% of Brazoria County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 48°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Freeport has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 48°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/63°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/78°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/65°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/48°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
82
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
94
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 46°F | 4.02" |
| Feb | 67°F | 50°F | 2.44" |
| Mar | 73°F | 56°F | 2.91" |
| Apr | 78°F | 63°F | 2.87" |
| May | 84°F | 71°F | 3.87" |
| Jun | 90°F | 76°F | 4.74" |
| Jul | 92°F | 78°F | 4.18" |
| Aug | 92°F | 78°F | 4.98" |
| Sep | 89°F | 73°F | 7.06" |
| Oct | 83°F | 65°F | 4.37" |
| Nov | 74°F | 55°F | 4.69" |
| Dec | 67°F | 49°F | 3.80" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Freeport
Uninsured
29.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Freeport's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
CHI St Luke's Health Brazosport
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.9 mi away · Lake Jackson
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.
Education13.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Freeport
Freeport's student/teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 7.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
7.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Freeport
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Freeport
Freeport Library
410 Brazosport Blvd, Freeport
Cities Near Freeport
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Freeport FAQ
Is Freeport, Texas affordable?⌄
Freeport's median rent is $1,176/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $61,134/year. Median home value is $135,900.
Is Freeport, Texas safe?⌄
Freeport's violent crime rate was 377 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1280 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Freeport, Texas?⌄
Brazoria County, which includes Freeport, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Freeport, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Freeport is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,176/month and median household income is $61,134/year. The median home value is $135,900. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Freeport, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Freeport is 25 minutes, which is about 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