City profile
Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · Population 23,505
Freeport is a town in Stephenson County, IL with about 23,505 residents and a typical home value near $92,000. It is 84 miles from Naperville, IL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
24°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
189
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$92,100
Typical monthly housing
$659
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
79
Taxes
- Property tax
- 2.07%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.95%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.86%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 74/100
Top hazards: Hail, Strong wind, Tornado
Nearest major airport
91 mi to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 40% Democratic / 59% Republican
Community
Population
23,505
Black population
14.9%
County
Stephenson County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving IL than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 23,505 residents
- Typical home value about $92,000
- 84 miles from Naperville, IL
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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