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Freeport, IL vs Galesburg, IL

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- The median age of a home in Freeport is 7.8% younger than the median age of a home in Galesburg.
 Freeport, ILGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age64  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$79,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock29.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.50.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$21.3$11.0
 Homes Owned53.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock13.4%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Freeport, ILGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,060$1,840
 Studio Apartment$460  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$630$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$680  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,080$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,020  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Freeport, ILGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.1%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other6.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Freeport, ILGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,99912.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock16.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99917.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock16.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99915.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock6.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9992.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock1.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Freeport, ILGalesburg, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock2.0%13.6%
 2000 to 20092.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.8%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock13.7%14.8%
 1960 to 19699.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock19.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock40.9%12.2%
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Reviews for Freeport    9 Reviews
Jacqueline · Freeport, IL
Freeport... The Sunny Valley Town!!!
Over 4 years ago

I bought a house here in 2018. It was the best decision of my life. My life is so much better. Freeport Is a great town. The best way to sum it up is, if the town from  More

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Ed · Freeport, IL
I like Freeport I just don't like what it's become
Over 6 years ago

I've lived here since the mid 1970's and only moved away for a short time before returning. We love the fact Freeport is close to many great midwest attractions.  More

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Jamie · Freeport, IL
Love it!
Over 8 years ago

Freeport is a nice small city. Some people call it boring but I like quiet and peace. People seem to keep to themselves here in freeport and I don't mind that at all  More

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Reviews for Galesburg    2 Reviews
Tia · Galesburg, IL
Great to Visit, Lousy to Live In
Over 6 years ago

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Clint · Barry, IL
Galesburg - Pros/Cons
Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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