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Moving to Freeport, NY
$699,500Median listing price
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About Freeport
Freeport is a village in the Town of Hempstead on Long Island's South Shore, with 44,472 residents at the 2020 census — the second-largest village in New York. Settled since the 1640s, it was once an oystering community and later a resort popular with the New York City theater crowd.


Home prices in Freeport
The median listing price in Freeport is $699,500.
Top places in Freeport
- The Nautical Mile — Woodcleft Avenue's waterfront dining and boating strip.
- Freeport's commercial waterfront and charter fishing fleet.
- The village esplanade and marinas.
- Cow Meadow Park and Preserve (nearby, Town of Hempstead).
- Nearby Jones Beach State Park.
- Freeport Memorial Library.
Commuting from Freeport
- LIRR Babylon Branch; Freeport station in the village (per MTA station listings, read September 24, 2026).
- Typical weekday trip to Penn Station: approximately 45–55 minutes (approximate).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~40–55 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Schools in Freeport
Public schools: Freeport Union Free School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Freeport FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Freeport, NY?
The median listing price in Freeport is $699,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Freeport, NY?
LIRR Babylon Branch; Freeport station in the village (per MTA station listings, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Freeport, NY?
Freeport is served by Freeport Union Free School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.