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Freer, TX
City in Duval County, Texas.
Population
2,253
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
546
ZIP codes
0
Freer and its ZIP codes
Freer at a glance
- Freer is about 4.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,145, 18% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,500 (66% below Texas) and median rent is $739 a month.
Local data for Freer, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Freer, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,145
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$95,500
Median rent
$739/mo
Homeownership
68.6%
Bachelor's or higher
9.7%
Median age
31.5
Average commute
32.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,709), German Americans (206), Salvadoran Americans (143).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Duval County. PPP loans are for Freer.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,208
3,706 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,871
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$110M
FY 2026, $11,201 per person
How people get to work
Freer, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.4%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 32.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Freer, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
328
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
23
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 43°F
25.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Freer, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
29.5%
U.S. 11.1% +18.4 pts
Cities near Freer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BenavidesCity | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| San DiegoCity | 25 mi | 1.9 |
| Loma Linda EastCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Freer, TX in?
- Freer is in Duval County, Texas.
- What is the population of Freer, TX?
- About 2,253 people live in Freer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Freer?
- Nearby places include Benavides (23 mi), San Diego (25 mi), Loma Linda East (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023