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Freer, TX


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Freer, Texas

Freer, Texas, in Duval county, is 60 miles NE of Laredo, Texas (center to center) and 74 miles W of Corpus Christi, Texas. About 3,241 people people live in Freer.

The People and Families of Freer

In Freer, about 58% of adults are married. Freer has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Freer had a median family income of $26,475.

Freer Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Freer, about 79% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Texas. Freer isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Freer, 92% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyFreer Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyFreer Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Freer Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Freer, TX

Comparing Freer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Racial Diversity95
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens24
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better12
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime56
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