City profile · Maine · Census ACS 2023

Freeport, ME

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Freeport - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,544
Residents
$48,352
Median income
$344,100
Median home
$1,833
Median rent (state)

Freeport - the verdict

Nationally, Freeport sits in the 17th percentile for household income and the 59th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

17th
percentile, household income
71st
percentile, home value
77th
percentile, median rent
59th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Freeport, ME

Maine's Freeport is a small town, with 1,544 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $48,352 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 28.9%. Typical homes in Freeport are valued around $344,100, and the median resident age is 43.3 years. Educational attainment runs 54.2% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 60.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Freeport reports a comparatively low crime rate: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 1114.3 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, below the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Maine tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,833 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Maine run around $273, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 77.0 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (High).

Population

1,544 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Maine

Median Household Income

$48,352 /yr

Poverty 28.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Maine average

How does Freeport compare to other US cities?

Here's how Freeport stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 17% higher than other cities
Home value 71% pricier than other cities
Median rent 77% pricier than other cities
Safety 59% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Maine alone, Freeport ranks #38 of 73 Maine cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Freeport against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Maine only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Maine-relative analysis

Poverty Rate is Freeport's strongest outlier among Maine cities

Among the 154 Maine cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Freeport ranks #4 - the 97th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Freeport only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#106 of 145
27th percentile in Maine
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 154
86th percentile in Maine
Median Home Value
#34 of 151
77th percentile in Maine
Poverty Rate
#4 of 154
97th percentile in Maine
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#14 of 154
91st percentile in Maine

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Maine only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

17thIncome percentile
59thSafety percentile

17th percentile nationally for median household income · 59th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Freeport's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Freeport's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 34 Avg. percentile National median
Freeport's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Freeport's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$344,100 29th percentile more affordable than 29% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Freeport $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Freeport, ME Freeport, ME's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Freeport, ME-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Freeport, ME median $48,352/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Freeport, ME's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Freeport, ME. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 54.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 28.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 60.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,544
Median Income
$48,352
Median Home Value
$344,100
Median Age
43.3
Poverty Rate
28.9%
Labor force participation
60.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
54.2%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1114.3
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
56.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1057.4
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
77.8%
Carpool
1.6%
Public Transit
2.4%
Walk
9.6%
Work from Home
8.6%

Based on 752 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Maine - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$95
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$273
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Maine state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Maine state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Freeport sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,833/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
77.0 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Maine

East Millinocket
1,545 people
Waldoboro
1,487 people
Randolph
1,479 people
Van Buren
1,614 people
Newport
1,469 people
Fort Fairfield
1,632 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Freeport's 1,544 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Advance, NC
1,544 people
Edinburg, VA
1,544 people
Winchester, IL
1,543 people
Crane, MO
1,545 people
Princeton, NC
1,543 people
Chenoweth, OR
1,543 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Freeport's $48,352 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Clarcona, FL
$48,350 median income
Terry, MS
$48,354 median income
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO
$48,354 median income
Dripping Springs, AZ
$48,355 median income
Johnson, VT
$48,355 median income
Geneva, OH
$48,357 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Freeport, ME Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Freeport, ME - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 82.1% 16.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1.9% White 82.1% Black or African American 0.2% Asian 16.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 1.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Freeport compares to nearby Maine cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Freeport (this city) 1,544 $48,352
East Millinocket 1,545 $44,306
Waldoboro 1,487 $66,290
Randolph 1,479 $52,917
Census ACS 5-year FIPS ME FBI UCR NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Freeport, ME?

What is the population of Freeport, ME? +

The population of Freeport, ME stands at 1,544 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Freeport, ME? +

In Freeport, the typical household earns $48,352 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Freeport? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Freeport; the closest available measure is the Maine state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Maine vary by metro area.

Is Freeport, ME safe? +

Freeport has a total crime rate of 1114.3 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Freeport, ME? +

A typical home in Freeport is worth $344,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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