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Freeport, IL vs Pompano Beach, FL

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- Household income in Pompano Beach, is 34% more than it is in Freeport and is 23% below the National Average.
- Freeport unemployment rate is 7.9%.
- Pompano Beach unemployment rate is 6.2%.
 Freeport, ILPompano Beach, FLUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.2%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.9%1.6%
 Future Job Growth30.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes8.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$26,321  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$56,109$69,021
 Family Median Income$52,250  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Freeport, ILPompano Beach, FLUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock10.5%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K6.0%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock10.1%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K11.0%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock8.6%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K8.7%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock10.4%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K8.1%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock15.1%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K2.5%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock5.6%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Freeport, ILPompano Beach, FLUnited States
 Management, business, finance10.0%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock4.1%6.5%
 Community, social services1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock1.5%1.2%
 Education, library7.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock2.1%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock2.2%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.6%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock6.3%5.4%
 Building maintenance6.0%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.0%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support22.0%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair8.0%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock12.0%13.1%
Reviews for Freeport    9 Reviews

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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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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Over 9 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 Pompano Beach    9 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

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Over 16 years ago

Everything in South East Florida is expensive so it's no wonder the cost of living is much higher here. You would think with the rising unemployment rate and the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Great climate. not great for families. schools  More

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