The Town FilesFreeport, Florida
City in Walton County · population 5,861 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $407,800
- Household income
- $91,985
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 36.9
Freeport is a city of 5,861 people in Walton County, Florida. The median home is worth $407,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for families than 97% of Florida towns, more seaside character than 89% of Florida towns, quieter than 73% of Florida towns.
How Freeport ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Freeport is worth $407,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $91,985, which is more affordable than 55% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,859 a month. 71.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Freeport | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $407,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,859 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $91,985 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 71.8% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2014 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in Freeport
| People | Freeport | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.3% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 28.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.7% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 11.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.1% | — |
| Work from home | 17.5% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 37.3 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.4% | 92.4% |
Weather in Freeport
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 39.5°F. About 64.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 26 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Freeport since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 10, 1967 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 10, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on March 29, 1972.
Severe weather in Walton County since 1996
Walton County has been included in 44 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4955: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Walton County
Walton County had 34,785 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,144 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Freeport itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Freeport
3 public schools with 2,516 students, about 16.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 1,161 | 16.1 |
| FREEPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 678 | 16.5 |
| FREEPORT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 677 | 18.3 |
Towns near Freeport
- DeFuniak Springs, FL14.3 mi · 5,919 people · home $201,400
- Miramar Beach, FL15.0 mi · 8,002 people · home $733,000
- Laguna Beach, FL20.0 mi · 4,330 people · home $438,100
- Niceville, FL20.7 mi · 15,772 people · home $423,500
- Destin, FL21.4 mi · 13,931 people · home $490,300
- Valparaiso, FL22.9 mi · 4,752 people · home $394,700
- Panama City Beach, FL23.8 mi · 18,094 people · home $441,300
- Eglin AFB, FL25.2 mi · 3,006 people · home —
Freeport questions
Is Freeport, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Freeport scores better for retirees than 70% of Florida towns and quieter than 73%. 12.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.9).
How much does a house cost in Freeport?
The median owner-occupied home in Freeport is valued at $407,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,985, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,859 a month.
What is the weather like in Freeport?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 39.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 64.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Freeport get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Freeport since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 10, 1967. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)