Freedom 57 Below average
Freedom Livability #721 ranked city in California#20,969 ranked city in the USARanks better than 28% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Freedom

PROS
  • Commute

    A high commute score suggests convenient, easy access to public transportation, with shorter-than-average work commute times to work.

  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • Employment

    This area excels in the employment category with a score well above average, primarily due to the higher median home income, per capita income and low unemployment rates.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this area is notably high, making it a more expensive place to live. You'll find higher expenses for everyday goods and services, housing and groceries.

  • Schools

    The lower than average schools score may be influenced by below-average education levels, subpar reading and math scores and the lack of access to local elementary and high schools.

  • Ratings

    Surveys and polls conducted by AreaVibes with residents of the area revealed unfavorable results concerning the walkability of amenities, the availability of parks and public transit access.

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What's it like Living in Freedom?

Freedom is a small-sized city located in the state of California. The city has a population of 3,959 inhabitants. Freedom has a population density of 3,492 people per square mile. This would be considered well above the national population density level. More than a quarter of the residents of Freedom identify themselves as Hispanic or Latino, and 62% of the population speak Spanish as their primary or secondary language. Freedom is very likely to be a great place to live for singles as only 44%, of the population (over fifteen) are classified as married. Long commute times to work can be incredibly frustrating, ranking just behind housework on the list of life's annoyances. If you opt to make Freedom your home, your one-way commute time will typically last around 25 minutes, a duration that aligns with the national average commute time of 26 minutes.

Living in Freedom can be a positive experience for anyone moving to the city. Having said that, in the state of California, there are many desirable places to live, so choose wisely! When searching for a new neighborhood, several factors play a vital role in determining its suitability. Safety should be a top priority, ensuring a secure environment with low crime rates. Proximity to your workplace or school helps minimize commuting time and allows for a better work-life balance. Availability of essential amenities such as parks, coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and healthcare facilities contributes to convenience and well-being. Access to reliable public transportation options facilitates easy commuting and connectivity. Additionally, considering the sense of community and the overall atmosphere that resonates with your lifestyle and preferences fosters a harmonious living experience. With useful information like amenities, cost of living, commute, education, housing and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Freedom and in the areas around Freedom is a much easier task.

With a livability score of 57 out of 100, Freedom is ranked #20,849 in the United States and #767 in California. Compared to the US average, this area has a score which ranks among the lowest in the nation, and it is not considered a very livable city. For each of the livability categories, we see that Freedom ranks very well for crime (A-) and employment (A). On a less positive note, Freedom does not have favorable grades for the following: amenities (F), cost of living (F) and education (F). If we take a look at the data, we can find out why.

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in Freedom. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in Freedom are affordable. The median home price for Freedom homes is $490,800, which is 19.9% higher than the California average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Freedom, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 5.7, which is 10.9% lower than the California average.

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      Freedom transportation information

      Statistic Freedom California National
      Average one way commute25min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work73.7%73.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool13.3%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%5.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle6.7%1.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.3%2.7%2.8%
      Working from home2.3%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The Freedom, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).