Freeport, Illinois

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Midwest Freeport, IL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

82.8

B-

out of 100

Overview

Freeport is an Illinois city with a population of approximately 23,136, part of the Freeport, IL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $129,722. Median household income is $44,658.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 23,136 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $129,722 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $44,658 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 18.3 minutes
  • Part of the Freeport, IL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

23,136

Source: Census ACS

$129,722

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$44,658

Source: Census ACS

18.3 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

42

Source: Walk Score

82 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Stephenson County (county-level results)

39%
59%
Democrat 8,278
Republican 12,347
Leans R+19.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 94.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 77.9/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 42/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 44.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 82.8

Location

Freeport, IL (42.2991, -89.6345)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.