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Liberty borough (Tioga County), PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Liberty borough (Tioga County) is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 286. Residents earn $48,750 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
286 Population 596/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $24,816 per capita
$110,600 Home Value
$863 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,600 home value, $863/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,750
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $110,600
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.6%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $863
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.4%
56% lower than US avg

How Liberty borough (Tioga County) Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population286
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density596/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$24,816
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$7,698M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,600
Rent$863
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units105
Rent Burden24.6%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,563 ft (476 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute33 min
Broadband86.0%
Libraries8

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

Based on current data, Liberty borough (Tioga County) receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Liberty borough (Tioga County) offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Liberty borough (Tioga County) is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Liberty borough (Tioga County) is $110,600, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $863 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Liberty borough (Tioga County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches, including 60.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Liberty borough (Tioga County) has a population of 286 with a density of 596 people per square mile. The median age is 36.5 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.8%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

286
Total Population
596
People / sq mi
36.5yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.5%
Female 45.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Liberty borough (Tioga County) vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Liberty borough (Tioga County) vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Liberty borough (Tioga County) is $48,750, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Liberty borough (Tioga County) vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,750
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,816
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
IRS Avg AGI$66,728

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.4%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,032
County GDP$7,698M

Business (County)

Restaurants281
Healthcare357
Retail419
Manufacturing145

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,308
52% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.80%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.3 min
Drive Alone85.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Liberty borough (Tioga County) is $110,600, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $863 (26% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,600
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$863
26% below US avg
Rent Burden24.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied50.5%
Housing Units105
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,308
52% above US avg
Effective Rate4.80%
Liberty borough (Tioga County) has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.3 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall60.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,563 ft (476 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density596/sq mi
Coordinates41.5585°N, 77.1055°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42081
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.5-point margin. 86.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.3%
D 28.8%

Winner: Republican by 41.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.6%
74% below US avg
High School+95.4%
Graduate Degree+4.2%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density596/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities357
Restaurants281
Retail Stores419

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.3 min
Drive Alone85.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.3%

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