Freeport is a somewhat small coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Florida. With a population of 6,542 people and three associated neighborhoods, Freeport is the 269th largest community in Florida. Freeport has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Freeport, where the median household income is $81,594.00.Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Freeport is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Freeport is a city of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Freeport who work in sales jobs (26.21%), management occupations (11.71%), and food service (6.69%). There are many members of the armed forces living in Freeport. You will notice when you visit or live here that some of the people you meet or see around town are employed by the armed services - even if they are not always in uniform. A relatively large number of people in Freeport telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 16.16% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Because of many things, Freeport is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Freeport a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Freeport has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Freeport’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. Freeport is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities. In Freeport, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 32.31 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. Being a small city, Freeport does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.The overall education level of Freeport is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 28.54% of adults 25 and older in the city have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Freeport in 2022 was $41,752, which is upper middle income relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $167,008 for a family of four. However, Freeport contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Freeport is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Freeport home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Freeport residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Freeport include English, German, Irish, Italian, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Freeport is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.
