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Freeburg, IL


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Freeburg, Illinois

Freeburg, Illinois, in St Clair county, is 24 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. The people of the village are in the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Freeburg has a population of 3,872.

The People and Families of Freeburg

In Freeburg, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Freeburg had a median family income of $57,632.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Freeburg residents, with $2,100. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Freeburg Housing

In Freeburg, 80% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Freeburg, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Freeburg Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Freeburg Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Freeburg People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Freeburg Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Freeburg, IL

Comparing Freeburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men97
Female Share of the Population67
Age of the Population67
Male Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens55
Racial Diversity34
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty87
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home44
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Rents34
Affordability of Property Taxes24

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