Liberty borough (Allegheny County), PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,302 Population 1,610/sq mi density
$76,607 Median Income $40,215 per capita
$106,800 Home Value $90,955 Zillow
$785 Median Rent 13.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$76,607 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,800 home value, $785/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Liberty borough (Allegheny County), PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,607
2% above
$40,215 per capita
Home Value
$106,800
62% below
Zillow: $90,955
Median Rent
$785/mo
33% below
13.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
23% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Liberty borough (Allegheny County) Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Liberty borough (Allegheny County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
102%
Home Value
38%
Rent
67%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
272%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Liberty borough (Allegheny County) a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Liberty borough (Allegheny County) residents earn a median household income of $76,607 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,215. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Liberty borough (Allegheny County) is $106,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $90,955. Median rent is $785/month, with 13.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

25.8% of adults in Liberty borough (Allegheny County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Liberty borough (Allegheny County) has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population2,302
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density1,610/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$76,607
Per Capita$40,215
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,800
Rent$785
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$90,955
Housing Units1,147
Rent Burden13.9%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation1,027 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries72

Did You Know?

Liberty borough (Allegheny County) was founded in 1912.
The median home in Liberty borough (Allegheny County) was built in 1954.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.