Neighborhood in Freeport, Brazoria County

Living in North Freeport, Freeport

D-

3rd of 3areas in Freeport
Overall score 11 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Freeport overall: D

North Freeport covers part of Freeport, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Freeport. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

  • Short commutes
  • Jobs and income scores low (7 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (16 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym1.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.0 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
2,580
Median rent
$890
Median home value
$152,000
Household income
$32,900
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
44%
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What it's like to live in North Freeport

North Freeport is an area in Freeport with about 2,600 residents, homes built around 1985, a mix of owners and renters and 36% of households with children.

Our grade for North Freeport is D-. That puts it 3rd of 3 areas we grade in Freeport, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in North Freeport

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $890, 24% lower than the Freeport median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in North Freeport

  • Higher poverty. 22% of residents live below the poverty line, against 14% across Freeport.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

North Freeport report card

Each grade compares North Freeport with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $890, homes cost 4.6x income.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $32,900, 8.3% unemployed.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 72 of 100 on the state rating.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

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

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 18 min, 1.1% work from home.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    5.3% have a bachelor’s degree.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    31% of adults uninsured.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    44% of homes owner-occupied.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    85% of homes have broadband.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

North Freeport compared with Freeport

Better than Freeport

  • Average commute: 18 min28% lower than Freeport (25 min)
  • Median rent: $89024% lower than Freeport ($1,176)
  • Vacant homes: 15%9 points lower than Freeport (24%)

Worse than Freeport

  • Home value to income: 4.6x108% higher than Freeport (2.2x)
  • Median household income: $32,90046% lower than Freeport ($61,134)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 44%14 points lower than Freeport (59%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CO'hara Lanier ElementaryElementary, Brazosport ISD0.8 mi
  • DFreeport IntermediateMiddle, Brazosport ISD1.6 mi
  • BBrazosport High SchoolHigh, Brazosport ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in North Freeport

Median rent in North Freeport is $890 a month, 24% lower than the Freeport median. A household would need about $36,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $152,000, 12% higher than the Freeport median, which means a monthly payment of about $904 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereFreeportTexas
Median rent24% lower than Freeport$890$1,176$1,403
Median home value12% higher than Freeport$152,000$135,900$283,800
Home value to income108% higher than Freeport4.6x2.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points higher than Freeport53%41%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points lower than Freeport44%59%63%
Vacant homes9 points lower than Freeport15%24%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Freeport198519691992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$904
Mortgage payment
$832
Property tax
$72
Median rent, for comparison
$890

Based on a $152,000 home in North Freeport, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereFreeportTexas
Median household income46% lower than Freeport$32,900$61,134$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Freeport8.3%5.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points higher than Freeport22%14%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Freeport5.3%7.2%34%
Average commute28% lower than Freeport18 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Freeport1.1%2.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Freeport2.7%0.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Freeport85%88%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

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

Who lives in North Freeport

Under 1834%
18 to 3414%
35 to 6438%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White17%
Hispanic or Latino41%
Black36%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race5.8%

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

Other neighborhoods in Freeport

  1. 1D+Northwest FreeportMedian rent $1,190
  2. 2DCentral FreeportMedian rent $1,360

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-Westwood VillageSan Antonio
  2. D-North HuntsvilleHuntsville
  3. FNortheast WacoWaco

Questions about North Freeport

Is North Freeport a good place to live?

North Freeport covers part of Freeport, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Freeport. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in North Freeport?

Renters in North Freeport pay a median of $890 a month, 24% lower than the Freeport median. The median home is worth $152,000, 12% higher than the Freeport median. A median home costs 4.6x the median household income, compared with 2.2x across Freeport.

What schools serve North Freeport?

The closest rated public schools are O'hara Lanier Elementary (elementary, rated C), Freeport Intermediate (middle, rated D) and Brazosport High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups in this part of Freeport that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.