Look elsewhere!
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11/29/2012
Freeport has really declined in many aspects. The "ghetto area" only grows along with the crime and drugs. The economy here is not great. No jobs unless you like working fast food. Sales tax rates are high, and the poverty level is through the roof. The winters here are terrible, making the roads rough on your vehicle. Two big companies(Honeywell and Titan tire) are on the edge of leaving the area, where many of the jobs are. There really isnt much to do here, unless you like to eat fast-food and shop at walmart for fun. There is an over-abundance of banks and fast-food chains here. One nice thing Freeport has is Its parks, Krape park is pretty nice and has a few amenities, and Reed park has a decent little waterpark. Overall, I would not recommend moving to Freeport.
Jared | Freeport, IL