Neighborhood in Freeport, Brazoria County

Living in Northwest Freeport, Freeport

D+

1st of 3areas in Freeport
Overall score 26 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Freeport overall: D

Northwest Freeport covers part of Freeport, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Freeport. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (16 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (10 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.1 mi
Library0.5 mi

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

Population
1,580
Median rent
$1,190
Median home value
$124,000
Household income
$62,100
Average commute
31 min
Homes owned
65%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Freeport

Northwest Freeport is an area in Freeport with about 1,600 residents, homes built around 1969, a mix of owners and renters and 53% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 3 areas in Freeport, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Freeport

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest Freeport

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 31 minutes, against 25 for Freeport as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Freeport report card

Each grade compares Northwest 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 A-

    Median rent $1,190, homes cost 2.0x income.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $62,100, 0% unemployed.

    54 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 B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 31 min, 0% work from home.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    2.8% have a bachelor’s degree.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    31% of adults uninsured.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    65% of homes owner-occupied.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    73% of homes have broadband.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Freeport compared with Freeport

Better than Freeport

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 24%18 points lower than Freeport (41%)
  • Vacant homes: 9.5%14 points lower than Freeport (24%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 65%6 points higher than Freeport (59%)

Worse than Freeport

  • Homes with broadband internet: 73%16 points lower than Freeport (88%)
  • Average commute: 31 min21% higher than Freeport (25 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 2.8%4 points lower than Freeport (7.2%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CO'hara Lanier ElementaryElementary, Brazosport ISD0.6 mi
  • DFreeport IntermediateMiddle, Brazosport ISD1.1 mi
  • BBrazosport High SchoolHigh, Brazosport ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Freeport

Median rent in Northwest Freeport is $1,190 a month, about the same as the Freeport median. A household would need about $48,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $124,000, 9% lower than the Freeport median, which means a monthly payment of about $751 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereFreeportTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Freeport$1,190$1,176$1,403
Median home value9% lower than Freeport$124,000$135,900$283,800
Home value to income10% lower than Freeport2.0x2.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent18 points lower than Freeport24%41%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points higher than Freeport65%59%63%
Vacant homes14 points lower than Freeport9.5%24%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Freeport196919691992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$751
Mortgage payment
$679
Property tax
$72
Median rent, for comparison
$1,190

Based on a $124,000 home in Northwest 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 incomeAbout the same as Freeport$62,100$61,134$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points lower than Freeport0%5.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Freeport12%14%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Freeport2.8%7.2%34%
Average commute21% higher than Freeport31 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Freeport0%2.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Freeport0%0.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet16 points lower than Freeport73%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 Northwest Freeport

Under 1832%
18 to 3429%
35 to 6433%
65 and over6.4%
Race and ethnicity
White19%
Hispanic or Latino57%
Black21%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race3.4%

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

Other neighborhoods in Freeport

  1. 2DCentral FreeportMedian rent $1,360
  2. 3D-North FreeportMedian rent $890

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Bosmans AdditionCrane
  2. D+Kennedy HeightsOdessa
  3. D-South Grove Street ColoniaUvalde

Questions about Northwest Freeport

Is Northwest Freeport a good place to live?

Northwest Freeport covers part of Freeport, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Freeport. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Freeport?

Median rent in Northwest Freeport is $1,190 a month, about the same as the Freeport median. The median home is worth $124,000, 9% lower than the Freeport median. A median home costs 2.0x the median household income, compared with 2.2x across Freeport.

What schools serve Northwest 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 1 Census block group 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.