Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
14%
Freeport, TX
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$658
Population
12,678
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Savor the benefits of coastal living in southeastern Texas
Suburban
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Coastal
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Riverside
Nestled on the banks of the Brazos River and the Gulf Coast, Freeport is regarded as a prime destination for fishing and boating. Freeport residents and visitors alike have the opportunity to fish from a pier, on the banks of a river, or out at sea. Freeport also hosts a broad range of fishing competitions throughout the year, such as the Texas Billfish Classic, Take-A-Child Fishing Tournament, and Fishin’ Fiesta.
Numerous wildlife centers are convenient to Freeport, including Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge, San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge, Justin Hurst Wildlife Management Area, and Sea Center Texas, where visitors can view all kinds of wildlife and often explore lush hiking trails.
While Freeport exudes a laidback atmosphere in a small-town environment, it is within an hour’s drive to the city centers of Houston and Galveston. Convenient access to Routes 36 and 288 makes getting around from Freeport simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,840
Average: $55,302
Education
1,237
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,646
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Freeport has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
4%
Other Education
96%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Freeport, TX is $655 for one bedroom, $873 for two bedrooms, and $1,198 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Freeport has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$655/month
659 Sq Ft
House
$1,994/month
1,068 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Freeport, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
R. O'Hara Lanier Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
340 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
579 Students
Public
Grades K-5
290 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
425 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
948 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Brazosport Museum of Natural Science
- Sea Center Texas
- Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.