Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Freeland, WA
$522,000Median home value
Island CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Freeland
A waterfront community on the west side of Whidbey Island, facing Holmes Harbor and Admiralty Inlet. The small downtown has cafes, a historic theater, and marinas, while beaches and forest surround it. It attracts artists and remote workers who want Whidbey Island's rural-maritime character within reach of the Seattle metro.
Home prices in Freeland
The median home value in Freeland is $522,000.
Top places in Freeland
- Freeland's waterfront park — the harbor-front green at the town's center
- Holmes Harbor — the sheltered bay for boating and kayaking
- Double Bluff Beach — the driftwood-strewn beach, 10 minutes north
- South Whidbey State Park — old-growth forest trails
- Historic Langley — the waterfront village, 10 minutes south
Commuting from Freeland
- Mukilteo is about 30 minutes south via WA-525 (plus the Clinton-Mukilteo ferry).
- Seattle is roughly 1.5-2 hours including the ferry.
- No commuter rail; the ferry is the main link to the mainland.
Freeland FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Freeland, WA?
The median home value in Freeland is $522,000. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Freeland, WA?
Mukilteo is about 30 minutes south via WA-525 (plus the Clinton-Mukilteo ferry).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.