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Liberty Center, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Liberty Center is a small town in Indiana with a population of 409. Residents earn $82,966 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
409 Population 301/sq mi density
$82,966 Median Income $22,610 per capita
$103,800 Home Value $227,725 Zillow
50°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
4.7 / 5.0
$82,966 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,800 home value
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,966
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $103,800
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.1%
91% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Liberty Center Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population409
Median Age29.4 yrs
Density301/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 39%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,966
Per Capita$22,610
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,577M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$227,725
Housing Units67
Rent Burden22.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation842 ft (257 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+53.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute19 min
Broadband67.0%
Libraries2

Is Liberty Center a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Liberty Center 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. Liberty Center offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Liberty Center is $82,966, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Liberty Center is $103,800, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 53.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Liberty Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Liberty Center has a population of 409 with a density of 301 people per square mile. The median age is 29.4 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (39.4%).

Population

409
Total Population
301
People / sq mi
29.4yrs
Median Age
24% below US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.3%
Female 44.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Liberty Center vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Liberty Center vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Liberty Center is $82,966, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Liberty Center vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,966
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$22,610
Avg Weekly Wage$962
IRS Avg AGI$70,980

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)706
County GDP$1,577M

Business (County)

Restaurants41
Healthcare63
Retail88
Manufacturing56

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,911
17% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.80%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Liberty Center is $103,800, 63% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $227,725.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,800
63% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$227,725

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden22.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.1%
Housing Units67
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,911
17% below US avg
Effective Rate2.80%
Liberty Center has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.0 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall23.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation842 ft (257 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density301/sq mi
Coordinates40.7037°N, 85.2738°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18179
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 3.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57.9-point margin. 67.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.1%
D 20.2%

Winner: Republican by 57.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.1%
91% below US avg
High School+53.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.01
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density301/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access67.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities63
Restaurants41
Retail Stores88

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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