Small city in Brazoria County, part of the Houston metro

Living in Freeport, TX

D

150th of 192Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people
Overall score 22 of 100
94th of 125 in the Houston area

Freeport earns a grade of D on our index, 150th of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on cost of living and errands and things to do, and trails on health and education levels. It is a strong pick for people on a budget.

  • Good for people on a budget
  • Affordable
  • Schools scores low (12 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (16 of 100)
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Where Freeport is in Texas.
Population
10,508-1.8% since 2020
Median rent
$1,17616% lower than Texas
Median home value
$135,90052% lower than Texas
Household income
$61,134Median
Average commute
25 minOne way
Violent crime
377Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Freeport

Freeport sits about 58 miles from downtown Houston, in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro. 10,508 people lived here in 2025, down 1.8% from 2020. It is small-town and rural in feel.

Local spots people know include Arrington Park, Peppermint park and Riverside Park.

The median age is 34.5, 45% of households have children, 59% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $61,134 a year (22% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Freeport

  • Lower rent. Median rent is $1,176, 16% lower than the Texas median.
  • Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 2.2 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.

Cons of living in Freeport

  • Weaker school ratings. Only 25% of the 4 rated campuses earn an A or B from the state.
  • Many adults uninsured. 30% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance, against 20% statewide.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high here.

Who Freeport suits

  • FamiliesNot the best fit: 25% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is about the same as the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 25% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 22% lower than the Texas median, with 56 restaurants and 2 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 50% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 30% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is about the same as the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 55% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 88% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,176 is 16% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 59% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA strong fit: the median rent of $1,176 is 16% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 91% for people on a budget.

Freeport report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Freeport with other US cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade A

    Median rent $1,176, homes cost 2.2x income.

    93 of 100 vs US cities

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $61,134, 5.7% unemployed.

    25 of 100 vs US cities

  • Schools: grade D-

    4 rated campuses, 25% rated A or B.

    13 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Safety: grade D+

    377 violent crimes per 100k, 1,280 property crimes per 100k.

    30 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Errands and things to do: grade B+

    6 grocery stores, 56 restaurants, 10 parks mapped in town.

    78 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 25 min, 2.7% work from home.

    16 of 100 vs US cities

  • Education levels: grade F

    7.2% have a bachelor’s degree.

    5 of 100 vs US cities

  • Health: grade F

    30% of adults uninsured.

    4 of 100 vs US cities

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    59% of homes owner-occupied.

    9 of 100 vs US cities

  • Internet access: grade D

    88% of homes have broadband.

    20 of 100 vs US cities

Where Freeport stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Home value to income: 2.2x39% lower than Texas (3.6x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 41%11 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Median rent: $1,17616% lower than Texas ($1,403)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 7.2%27 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Vacant homes: 24%14 points higher than Texas (9.4%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 30%10 points higher than Texas (20%)

Cost of living in Freeport

Freeport renters pay a median of $1,176 a month, 16% lower than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $47,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 41% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,212 for a one-bedroom, $1,319 for a two-bedroom and $1,790 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $135,900, 52% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $744 before tax, or $842 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Freeport pays $1,176 a year, 72% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

See the full cost of living breakdown for Freeport

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in FreeportStudio$1,0211 bedroom$1,2122 bedrooms$1,3193 bedrooms$1,7904 bedrooms$2,205
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Brazoria County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent16% lower than Texas$1,176$1,403$1,413
Median home value52% lower than Texas$135,900$283,800$332,700
Home value to income39% lower than Texas2.2x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points lower than Texas41%52%51%
Median property tax per year72% lower than Texas$1,176$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points lower than Texas59%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas196919921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$842
Mortgage payment
$744
Property tax
$98
Median rent, for comparison
$1,176

Based on a $135,900 home in Freeport, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Freeport safe?

In 2025, Freeport Police Department reported 40 violent crimes and 136 property crimes. That works out to 377 violent crimes per 100,000 people, about the same as the Texas rate of 387, and 1,280 property crimes per 100,000, 39% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is down about 26% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Freeport by yearTexas37720212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
377
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
1,280
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Freeport by yearTexas1,28020212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Freeport Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Freeport

Freeport has 4 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 25% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Brazosport ISD.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
13
of 100 vs Texas cities
Average rating
72
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • BBrazosport High SchoolHigh, Brazosport ISD83 of 100
  • CFreeport ElementaryElementary, Brazosport ISD73 of 100
  • CO'hara Lanier ElementaryElementary, Brazosport ISD73 of 100
  • DFreeport IntermediateMiddle, Brazosport ISD60 of 100

Best neighborhoods in Freeport

We grade 3 areas inside Freeport. The top three are Northwest Freeport (D+), Central Freeport (D) and North Freeport (D-). Use the map to color the city by any grade, or the sliders to rank areas by what you care about.

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    All 3 Freeport neighborhoods, A to Z

    Daily life in Freeport

    Everyday places mapped inside Freeport, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Arrington Park, Peppermint park, Riverside Park.

    The average one-way commute is 25 minutes, 5% shorter than the Texas average. 3% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

    Downtown Houston is about 58 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Freeport work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

    The median household income is $61,134, income per person is $28,967, unemployment is 5.7% and 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

    Grocery stores
    6
    Pharmacies
    2
    Restaurants
    56
    Cafes
    2
    Bars
    11
    Parks
    10
    Gyms
    2
    Hospitals and urgent care
    1
    Childcare
    2
    Libraries
    1

    Jobs, income and education

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Median household income22% lower than Texas$61,134$78,476$80,734
    Income per person29% lower than Texas$28,967$40,752$44,673
    Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texas5.7%5.3%5.2%
    People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Texas14%14%12%
    Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher27 points lower than Texas7.2%34%36%
    Adults with a high school diploma or higher3 points lower than Texas83%86%90%
    Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance10 points higher than Texas30%20%11%
    Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Texas88%91%91%

    Getting to work

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Average commute5% lower than Texas25 min27 min26 min
    Workers who work from home12 points lower than Texas2.7%14%15%
    Workers who work from home2.7%
    Workers who take transit0%
    Workers who walk0.5%
    Workers who bike0%

    Who lives in Freeport

    Under 1831%
    18 to 3420%
    35 to 6437%
    65 and over12%

    Median age 34.5 years. 45% of households have children.

    Race and ethnicity
    White22%
    Hispanic or Latino59%
    Black15%
    Asian0%
    Other or more than one race3.9%

    Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

    Weather in Freeport

    Freeport has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 92°F and January lows about 46°F. There are about 82 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 50 inches of rain a year.

    Average monthly high and low temperatures in Freeport40°60°80°100°64J67F73M78A84M90J92J92A89S82O74N67DRain

    Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Freeport 2 Nw, 3 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

    Natural hazard risk

    FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is low, coastal flooding risk is very high, hurricane risk is very high, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is moderate. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

    • River floodingLow
    • Coastal floodingVery high
    • HurricanesVery high
    • TornadoesVery high
    • HailModerate
    • Heat wavesHigh
    • WildfiresVery high
    • Winter stormsLow
    • Strong windLow

    Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

    Places near Freeport

    Nearby, Oyster Creek gets a D+, Clute gets a C- and Jones Creek gets a B-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. D+Oyster CreekTown, 1,288 people4 mi
    2. C-CluteSmall city, 10,715 people7 mi
    3. B-Jones CreekTown, 2,343 people8 mi
    4. B-Lake JacksonSmall city, 27,974 people9 mi
    5. A-RichwoodTown, 4,791 people10 mi
    6. CBrazoriaTown, 2,880 people15 mi

    Freeport in the Houston area

    How it ranks among 125 places in the metro.

    1. 1A+Taylor Lake Village3,721 people25 mito downtown
    2. 2A+Bunker Hill Village3,829 people9 mito downtown
    3. 3A+West University Place14,982 people6 mito downtown
    4. 91DBarrett3,273 people21 mito downtown
    5. 92DFifth Street1,453 people16 mito downtown
    6. 93DPlum Grove1,832 people34 mito downtown
    7. 94DFreeport10,621 people58 mito downtown
    8. 95DWallis1,701 people42 mito downtown
    9. 96DArcola1,911 people20 mito downtown
    10. 97DShepherd2,189 people54 mito downtown

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    Living in Freeport: common questions

    Is Freeport, TX a good place to live?

    Freeport earns a grade of D on our index, 150th of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on cost of living and errands and things to do, and trails on health and education levels. It is a strong pick for people on a budget.

    How much does it cost to live in Freeport?

    Renters in Freeport pay a median of $1,176 a month, 16% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $135,900, 52% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $842, including property tax.

    Is Freeport safe?

    In 2025, Freeport Police Department reported 377 violent crimes per 100,000 people, about the same as the Texas rate. Property crime was 1,280 per 100,000, 39% lower than the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Freeport?

    We found 4 rated public school campuses inside Freeport. 25% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 13 of 100 compared with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

    What are the best neighborhoods in Freeport?

    Based on our scores, the top-rated areas in Freeport are Northwest Freeport, Central Freeport and North Freeport. We score 3 areas in the city.

    Does Freeport flood?

    FEMA rates river flooding risk in Freeport as low, and coastal flooding as very high. Hazards rated high or very high here: coastal flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves and wildfires. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

    What is the weather like in Freeport?

    Summers in Freeport peak at about 92°F in July, and January nights fall to about 46°F. Expect around 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 50 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Freeport?

    The average one-way commute is 25 min, 5% lower than the Texas average. About 2.7% of workers work from home. It is about 58 miles from downtown Houston.

    Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.