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Freeport, FL


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Freeport, Florida

Freeport, Florida, in Walton county, is 64 miles E of Pensacola, Florida (center to center) and 238 miles E of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 1,190.

The People and Families of Freeport

In Freeport, about 56% of adults are married. Freeport is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Freeport had a median family income of $33,214.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Freeport residents, with $4,350. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Freeport Housing

In Freeport, 71% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. And yes, you can rent a place in Freeport without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Freeport, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Freeport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyFreeport Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Freeport Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Freeport, FL

Comparing Freeport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity72
Age of the Population65
Senior Citizens43
Well-Paid Single Men44
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better33
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults22
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work85
Short Commute Times33
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built108
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65

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