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Freeport, Texas

city · Brazoria County

At a glance

10,621
Population
$135,900
Median home value (all homes)
55% below U.S. median
$155,779
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,176/mo
Median rent
13% below U.S. median
$61,134
Median household income
22% below U.S. median
25.3 min
Average commute
88.2%
Homes with broadband
59.03%
Locations with fiber available
5.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing38% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost17% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college31 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates82.6%
College graduates7.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Freeport Economic Development Corporation
Freeport Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) helps companies of all sizes accelerate growth through sharing grants and resources, no-cost business consulting, and coordination with state and federal programs to drive expansion. The FEDC promotes community improvement and economic development by supporting businesses, investors, developers and people in Freeport.
county Economic Development Alliance for Brazoria County
Regional economic development organization for Brazoria County, Texas, focused on promoting business growth, investment, and opportunities for residents and employers.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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