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Freeport, New York

Introduction to Freeport, New York

Freeport, New York, in Nassau county, is 3 miles SE of Hempstead, New York and 21 miles E of New York, New York. The people of the village are in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Freeport has a population of 43,783.

Freeport History

The area now known as Freeport was originally occupied by the Meroke Indians. The village adopted its present name in 1853. This name was chosen becuase the port did not charge customs fees to ships during the colonial days. Freeport became a center for commercial oystering after the Civil War. The village was incorporated in 1892 and a municipal electric utility was established in 1898.

Freeport and nearby Attractions

  • Jones Beach State Park
  • African American Museum
  • Cow Meadow Park and Preserve
  • Adventureland Amusement Park
  • Brooklyn Children's Museum
  • Bronx Zoo

Things To Do In Freeport

While staying in Freeport, you can visit the Waterfront Park, Northeast Park, Randall Memorial Park, Martin Luther King Park and Northwest Park. You can also opt for a daytrip to the Cow Meadow Park and Preserve or to the Adventureland Amusement Park.

Freeport Transportation

International flights are available from John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Freeport Higher Education

Nassau Community College, Hofstra University and Adelphi University are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyFreeport Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyFreeport Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Freeport Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Freeport Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Freeport, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Women77
Female Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men76
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population52
Male Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income76
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better54
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents24
Housing Recently Built26
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime52

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