Why Live in Freeland
Freeland is a mountaintop borough with a close-knit community of 3,500 residents. Many newcomers are moving to Freeland to work in nearby Hazleton factories, and the borough offers various activities to help them integrate, such as free concerts and Little League games. The compact layout features dense rows of Dutch Colonials, American Foursquares, and townhouses, with slightly larger lots on the north end. Heavy snowfall is a notable characteristic, but the Streets Department ensures roads remain clear. Dining options include Woodie’s Luncheonette on Centre Street, which has a nostalgic ambiance, while retail needs are met by shops like Dollar General and Carone’s Market. Public Park hosts weekly Friday night concerts in the summer, and Fourth Ward Park offers a soccer field and basketball court. Freeland Little League teams play at a nearby baseball field, and residents can work out at YMCA Freeland. The borough is fairly walkable and bikeable, with Hazleton Public Transit providing a bus route to Hazleton in about 25 minutes. Pennsylvania Route 940 and Interstate 81 offer driving routes to Hazleton and Wilkes-Barre, respectively.
Home Trends in Freeland, PA
On average, homes in Freeland, PA sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Freeland, PA over the last 12 months is $155,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$155,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$158,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$200,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$139,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$112
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
57
Median List Price
$169,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%