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Freeport, New York

Village · Population 44,028 · #16 in New York · #937 in the US
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Freeport is a village located within the town of Hempstead, in Nassau County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 44,472 at the time of the 2020 census, making it the second largest village in New York by population..

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About Freeport

Freeport is a thriving city in southeastern New York, home to 44,028 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Freeport is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 4.83 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 9,116 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Freeport Unique

  • A top-25 city in New York by population (#16 of 595 incorporated places).
  • One of 10 places in the US named Freeport — but the New York one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southeastern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 44,028.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Freeport

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🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Nautical Mile · Attraction

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Freeport

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Freeport

  • ARCHER STREET SCHOOL
  • BAYVIEW AVENUE SCHOOL
  • CAROLINE G ATKINSON SCHOOL
  • COLUMBUS AVENUE SCHOOL
  • FREEPORT HIGH SCHOOL
  • JOHN W DODD MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • LEO F GIBLYN SCHOOL
  • NEW VISIONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)44,028
Rank in state#16 of 595
Land area4.83 sq mi
Density9,116/sq mi
Coordinates40.6508, -73.5846

🌤️ Current Weather

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