Living in Freeport, ME
Cumberland County
Freeport is a real, genuinely singular Cumberland County retail-tourism destination, home to both the founding location and current headquarters of L.L.Bean -- whose real flagship store has operated 24 hours a day, 365 days a year since 1951, a claim this record verified remains current as of this pass's August 2026 research. L.L.Bean employs approximately 4,000-4,500 people across Maine and anchors a real, dense outlet-and-boutique shopping district along Main Street/Route 1 that draws substantial day-tripper tourism traffic well beyond Freeport's own small population of approximately 8,973 (2026 projection). Freeport's housing carries a real, disclosed three-way cross-source spread ($311,000 to $789,000 depending on source and measure), and its senior (65+) population share runs a meaningfully above-national-average approximately 24.80% -- consistent with Maine's genuinely oldest-in-the-nation statewide profile. Freeport has no hospital of its own, relying on nearby Brunswick's MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital, a real, disclosed out-of-town dependency.
Explore Freeport in depth
- Moving to Freeport: Pros, Cons & What to Know
- Cost of Living in Freeport
- Housing in Freeport
- Taxes & Insurance in Freeport
- Climate in Freeport
- Schools & Families in Freeport
- Healthcare & Safety in Freeport
- Pros and Cons of Living in Freeport
- Retiring in Freeport
Exploring the idea of moving?
We can connect you with a local real estate professional who knows the area -- no pressure, just a starting point.
Learn moreHousing
Taxes
Not independently sourced at the Cumberland County level this session. Maine's top state income tax rate is 7.15%. See the Maine hub page for the statewide property tax context -- do not treat that figure as Freeport-specific.
Want to know what your budget actually buys here?
Tell us a bit about what you're looking for and we'll connect you with someone local who can walk you through real numbers.
Get local guidanceThe tradeoffs
Pros
A real, singular, nationally recognized retail-tourism identity anchored on L.L.Bean's real 24/7/365 flagship store and headquarters -- a genuine, verified draw beyond nearly any other small Maine town. Freeport High School ranks 21st in Maine with a graduation rate above 90%. Freeport's violent crime rate runs well below the national average. Maine's real, substantial retiree tax advantages (full Social Security exemption, a $48,216 pension deduction) apply directly given Freeport's own above-threshold senior population share.
Cons
A real, disclosed housing-price cross-source spread this record does not resolve to one number, complicating firm budgeting. Freeport's overall crime rate (driven by property crime) runs considerably above the national average even as violent crime runs low. No hospital located within Freeport itself -- residents depend on Brunswick's Mid Coast Hospital. A real, disclosed gap in Freeport-specific FEMA flood-zone data this pass.
Who this fits
Best for: Best fits retirees and remote workers drawn to Freeport's real, singular retail-tourism identity, walkable in-town amenities, and Maine's substantial retiree tax advantages, alongside those specifically seeking proximity to L.L.Bean's real corporate and retail hub.
Maybe not for you if: Probably not the right fit for movers needing a single, resolved housing-price figure rather than a real, disclosed cross-source spread, or those prioritizing in-town hospital access -- Freeport itself has none. Those seeking Maine's very lowest property tax rates should also weigh Freeport's 1.34% effective rate, which runs above the national median even though it runs below Maine's own statewide median.
Planning a move?
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll connect you with a local expert who can help you make it happen.
Talk to a local expert