Freeport, Illinois · ZIP 61032

Freeport — ZIP 61032

Freeport (61032) scores 45/100 — Below Average for Illinois. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $129K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index45/100

Avg reading proficiency15%

Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index66/100

Typical home value$129K

Median rent$1,008/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$129K

Median Rent

$1,008/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

394

Violent Crime

Property Crime

332

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Stephenson County, Illinois (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Freeport High School	09–12	1,165	Not reported	16%
Freeport Middle School	07–08	515	Not reported	10%
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch	05–06	430	Not reported	16%
Blackhawk Elem School	PK–04	361	Not reported	12%
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate	KG–06	350	Not reported	22%
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School	PK–04	325	Not reported	8%
Empire Elem School	PK–04	295	Not reported	8%
Center Elem School	PK–04	262	Not reported	32%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

29,072

Median Income

$57K

Homeownership

65%

Median Age

45.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 61032 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 61032 has a school score of 45/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 61032 is approximately $129K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 61032 in Freeport has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.