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Living in Freehold

Freehold is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. Freehold numbered 12,530 residents at the end of 2024. At the end of 2024, unemployment in Freehold reached 8.2%. Freehold had a foreign population of 3,327 at the end of 2024.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Freehold?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Freehold.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Freehold yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,580 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count486 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Freehold?

The median gross salary is about 2,620 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)8

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Freehold?

The unemployment rate is about 8.2 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Freehold is 8.2%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Freehold 8.2%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,620 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)8Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate8.2 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Freehold. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Freehold. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesFreehold highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Freehold highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,195San Jose3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Safety City Violent Crime Count55 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Mobility and administration

Freehold's nearest airport was TTN, 46 km away and offered 14 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count14 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km46 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataTTN3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Freehold. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Freehold.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were 0.2°C in January and 24.4°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 98.3 mm in January and 118.1 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Freehold average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND30°-5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Freehold average monthly precipitation, mm03060901209879107979711311810510610590119JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.39 · Feb 6.89 · Mar 10.78 · Apr 17.22 · May 22.22 · Jun 27.28 · Jul 30.28 · Aug 29.22 · Sep 25.61 · Oct 19.22 · Nov 13.44 · Dec 8.17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.06 · Feb -3.89 · Mar -0.389 · Apr 5.11 · May 10.33 · Jun 15.61 · Jul 18.61 · Aug 17.44 · Sep 13.39 · Oct 6.83 · Nov 2.06 · Dec -2.22 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 0.167 · Feb 1.5 · Mar 5.22 · Apr 11.17 · May 16.28 · Jun 21.44 · Jul 24.44 · Aug 23.33 · Sep 19.5 · Oct 13.06 · Nov 7.72 · Dec 3 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 98.3 · Feb 78.74 · Mar 106.7 · Apr 97.28 · May 96.77 · Jun 112.8 · Jul 118.1 · Aug 104.9 · Sep 106.4 · Oct 104.9 · Nov 89.92 · Dec 118.9 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Lenoir City12,530 residentsSaint Marys12,529 residentsCheval12,522 residentsMoss Bluff12,522 residentsSarasota Springs12,521 residentsWinnetka12,518 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Freehold was 5 km² at the end of 2025. Population density was 2,503.8 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Freehold?

The published population was 12,530 people in July 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program7

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Freehold residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport73.4%Foreign residents26.6%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area5 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)6Official
Foreign-resident share26.6 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents3,327 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density2,504 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)7Official
Population12,530 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program7Official

Is Freehold a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker29%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 19–39%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on education · range 43–63%
Student39%strong on legal route, weak on education · range 28–50%
Family47%strong on family, weak on education · range 37–57%
Retirement36%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 24–48%
Foreign residents3,327 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population12,530 people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median monthly rent1,580 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,620 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate8.2 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
City area5 km²31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Freehold when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Freehold?

The published population was 12,530 people in July 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

What is the typical salary in Freehold?

The median gross salary is about 2,620 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Freehold?

The unemployment rate is about 8.2 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Freehold?

3,327 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Freehold a good place to live?

Freehold may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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