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Freeland

#3 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Saginaw County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Michigan
  • 12 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    A-
  4. Nightlife
    B
  5. Good for Families
    A-
  6. Diversity
    B+
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    C+
  9. Cost of Living
    B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    B-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B
  12. Commute
    C+
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Freeland is a town in Michigan with a population of 7,141. Freeland is in Saginaw County. Living in Freeland offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Freeland there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Freeland and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Freeland are above average.
Population
7,141

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$158,500
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,152
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    19%
  • Own
    81%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    —
    283
  • Murder
    —
    6
  • Rape
    —
    41
  • Robbery
    —
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    —
    500
  • Theft
    —
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    —
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$75,518
National
$55,322
Children
21%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    10%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9%
    13%
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    I have lived in Freeland for all 17 years of my life, I have lived here through my father's death in 2016 and during that time I felt the full love and compassion from my community. Everyone from teachers and coaches to classmates I barely knew were all so supportive during that time. The town of Freeland may be small but we all share a big heart.
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    I really like Freeland. It's an extremely small town, but the people that live in Freeland are very nice and the school system is great. They offer lots of sports programs and after school activities. The only thing that I would say is a downfall is that there isn't very much to do in Freeland and there is only one grocery store. The grocery store that Freeland has is a great store, but it is a little pricey.
    I have lived in Freeland for most of my life. It is a great community with lots of support from others. Freeland has its problems, but so do other towns. We are a small town with big dreams.