The Town FilesFreeland, Washington
Community in Island County · population 2,252 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $522,000
- Household income
- $83,241
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 73°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 59.1
Freeland is a community of 2,252 people in Island County, Washington. The median home is worth $522,000, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 100% of Washington towns, better for retirees than 98% of Washington towns, quieter than 96% of Washington towns.
How Freeland ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Freeland is worth $522,000, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 6.3 times the median household income of $83,241, which is more affordable than 23% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,237 a month. 73.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Freeland | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $522,000 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,237 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $83,241 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.3× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 73.4% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 24.2% | — |
Who lives in Freeland
| People | Freeland | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.1 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 43.8% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 8.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.2% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.7% | — |
| Work from home | 25.8% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.2% | 93.9% |
Weather in Freeland
July highs average 72.6°F and January lows 38.4°F. About 19.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.2 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 14 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Freeland since 1950.
Severe weather in Island County since 1996
Island County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, biological, earthquake.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 28, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4775: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4682: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 5, 2022 | Flood | DR-4635: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 8, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4593: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Island County
Island County had 18,271 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,929 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Freeland itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Towns near Freeland
- Marrowstone, WA6.2 mi · 995 people · home $756,000
- Langley, WA6.6 mi · 1,147 people · home $700,700
- Hansville, WA8.2 mi · 3,410 people · home $597,000
- Camano, WA9.5 mi · 17,356 people · home $670,800
- Clinton, WA10.2 mi · 956 people · home $664,800
- Port Ludlow, WA10.3 mi · 2,959 people · home $635,600
- Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA11.2 mi · 3,983 people · home $351,600
- Kayak Point, WA12.4 mi · 1,883 people · home $711,200
Freeland questions
Is Freeland, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Freeland scores better for retirees than 98% of Washington towns and quieter than 96%. 43.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 59.1).
How much does a house cost in Freeland?
The median owner-occupied home in Freeland is valued at $522,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $83,241, so homes cost about 6.3 times income. Median rent is $1,237 a month.
What is the weather like in Freeland?
July highs average 72.6°F and January lows 38.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 19.1 inches of precipitation a year and 2.2 inches of snow.
Does Freeland get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Freeland in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)