Freeland is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Freeland’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
As is often the case in a small town, Freeland doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
In terms of college education, Freeland is substantially better educated than the typical community in the nation, which has 21.84% of the adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree: 31.12% of adults in Freeland have a college degree.
The per capita income in Freeland in 2022 was $31,459, which is middle income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $125,836 for a family of four. However, Freeland contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Freeland is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Freeland home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Freeland residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Freeland include German, Irish, Polish, English, and French.
The most common language spoken in Freeland is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.
