Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Freeport

Freeport, IL has 10 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 607 units across the city. Of the 6 properties with inspection scores on record, 5 earned an excellent rating, pointing to well-maintained housing stock. With a median rent of $793 per month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024), Freeport offers relatively accessible market rents alongside its income-based options.

Properties

607

Total units

93/100

Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability

$793/mo

Affordability in Freeport, IL

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Freeport is $793 per month and the median household income is $51,723 per year, with renters making up 41% of households. These figures can help you gauge how HUD-assisted and income-based housing in the area compares to local market rents.

Census ACS 5-Year

🛡️ Safety

371 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Freeport Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 371 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

Of the 6 HUD-assisted properties in Freeport, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

🚶 Getting around

Walk Score 54 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Freeport

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Freeport rates 54 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability and 58 out of 100 for bikeability. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Walk Score

🎓 Schools

11 schools · 2 districts

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 11 public schools across 2 districts serve Freeport, including 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data

📊 Cost of living

$51,723 median income

Cost of Living in Freeport, IL

The median household income in Freeport is $51,723 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. About 41% of residents rent their homes, reflecting a sizable renter community in the city.

The citywide median rent is $793 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Income-restricted housing in Freeport can offer meaningful savings for households that qualify, with rents tied to a percentage of the area median income rather than the open market.