Liberty City, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Gregg County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,826 Population 464/sq mi density
$82,800 Median Income $35,492 per capita
$202,800 Home Value $258,260 Zillow
$1,286 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$82,800 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$202,800 home value, $1,286/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Liberty City, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,800
10% above
$35,492 per capita
Home Value
$202,800
28% below
Zillow: $258,260
Median Rent
$1,286/mo
11% above
17.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Liberty City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
110%
Home Value
72%
Rent
111%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
178%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Liberty City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Liberty City residents earn a median household income of $82,800 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,492. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,316 business establishments, including 380 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Liberty City is $202,800 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,260. Median rent is $1,286/month, with 17.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Education

21.1% of adults in Liberty City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Liberty City has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population2,826
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density464/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$82,800
Per Capita$35,492
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$10,511M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127

Housing

A+
Home Value$202,800
Rent$1,286
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$258,260
Housing Units1,225
Rent Burden17.2%

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,456/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation358 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Liberty City was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is East Texas Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 380 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.