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Freeport, Illinois

city · Stephenson County

At a glance

23,505
Population
$92,100
Median home value
70% below U.S. median
$793/mo
Median rent
41% below U.S. median
$51,723
Median household income
34% below U.S. median
15.9 min
Average commute
84.9%
Homes with broadband
4.5%
Unemployment

Living here

Colleges in town:
Highland Community College 2-year
Columbia College - Freeport Non-degree
Saint Anthony College of Nursing - Highland Community College Campus Non-degree
Nearest 4-year college31 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates91.7%
College graduates19%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Freeport Area Economic Development Foundation
state Ameren Economic Development Services
state Economic Development Council for Central Illinois
state Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
state Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce & Eco Dev
state NW Illinois Economic Development
state North Central Illinois Council of Governments
state Northwest Illinois Development Alliance
state Quad Cities First
state Research Park at University of Illinois
state Southwestern Illinois Development Authority
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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