Score data: EPA SDWIS, EPA PFAS monitoring, EPA Radon Zones, EPA Air Quality Index Last verified:

Placed in the context of Freeport's housing market, the expected repair budget is proportionally light - homeowners planning upgrades here can work from a position of financial comfort, well removed from the territory where safety remediation puts meaningful strain on property equity.

What is a home safety score?

Home Safety Score model 4.0.0 combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, UCMR5 PFAS, EPA radon zone, and annual AQI with complete coverage. Freeport scores 96/100 with a "low" risk level.

Remediation Cost Breakdown

Estimated costs to address safety issues for a typical home in Freeport:

Filtration $600

Cost ranges are estimates based on national averages. Actual costs vary by property. Get 3 quotes before proceeding.

Per-ZIP Home Safety Scores

Freeport is covered by a single ZIP code, so one safety score applies citywide.

ZIP Code	Score	Grade
11520	96	A	View report →

Home Safety Overview

Freeport, New York has low overall risk under the current model. The average Home Safety Score is 96/100 across 1 ZIP code. The model covers water compliance, PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality; property-level conditions still require inspection.

Safety Score Card

A composite view of Freeport's key risk indicators:

Cost to Fix: Remediation Breakdown

Estimated costs to address safety issues for a typical home in Freeport:

Freeport vs. Nearby New York Cities

How Freeport's overall risk compares to similar cities in New York:

Homebuyer Safety Checklist for Freeport

Before purchasing a home in Freeport, New York, complete these checks:

Water Quality

• Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from the water utility
• Test tap water for lead, bacteria, and nitrates ($20-$50 for DIY kit)

Radon

• Conduct a radon test ($15-$30 for short-term kit, $150-$300 for professional)

Flood Risk

• Check the property's FEMA flood zone at msc.fema.gov
• Ask about flood history and past insurance claims
• Review the claims-only zone evidence: 1% of ZIPs with NFIP claim records have A/V-family dominant recorded rated zones. This does not replace an address-level FEMA map check.

Lead Paint & Pipes

• For homes built before 1978: request lead paint disclosure
• For homes built before 1986: inspect plumbing for lead solder and pipes
• 92% of Freeport homes built before 1986 - pipe inspection recommended

General

• Check for carbon monoxide detectors on every level
• Inspect for visible mold, water stains, or musty odors
• Verify the home's connection to a regulated public water system

Data Sources

• Water quality: EPA SDWIS
• Lead: EPA Lead and Copper Rule
• Flood: FEMA NFIP
• Radon: EPA Radon Zones
• Air quality: EPA AirNow
• Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25077
• Remediation costs: National cost model (EPA, Census, FEMA data)

Source reporting periods vary. See each cited source for its publication schedule.