Liberty Corner, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Liberty Corner is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,789. Residents earn $213,094 per year, which is 184% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,789 Population 932/sq mi density
$213,094 Median Income $128,917 per capita
$964,800 Home Value
$3,501 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$213,094 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$964,800 home value, $3,501/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $213,094
184% higher than US avg
Home Value $964,800
242% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 70.0%
108% higher than US avg
Median Rent $3,501
201% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.7%
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,789
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density932/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 78%

Economy

A+
Median Income$213,094
Per Capita$128,917
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$54,494M
Commute39 min

Housing

A
Home Value$964,800
Rent$3,501
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity23.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.3%
Heart Disease3.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation265 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+70.0%
High School+99.2%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute39 min
Libraries17

Is Liberty Corner a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Liberty Corner receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Liberty Corner stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Liberty Corner is $213,094, which is significantly higher than the national average — 184% above $75,149. This places Liberty Corner among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Liberty Corner is $964,800, making it a premium housing market at 242% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Liberty Corner is a highly educated community — 70.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Liberty Corner experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Liberty Corner has a population of 1,789 with a density of 932 people per square mile. The median age is 55.1 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77.7%), with 1.9% Black.

Population

1,789
Total Population
932
People / sq mi
55.1yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Liberty Corner vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.1%
8% above US avg
Spanish14.9%
11% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Liberty Corner vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Liberty Corner is $213,094, which is 184% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Liberty Corner vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$213,094
184% above US avg
Per Capita Income$128,917
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046
IRS Avg AGI$152,534

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)10,950
County GDP$54,494M

Business (County)

Restaurants823
Healthcare1,266
Retail1,003
Manufacturing243

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,089
274% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.36%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.6 min
Work from Home42.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Liberty Corner is $964,800, 242% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $3,501 (201% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$964,800
242% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$3,501
201% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,089
274% above US avg
Effective Rate1.36%
In Liberty Corner, 23.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 16.3% report depression. 16.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Liberty Corner vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.7%
26% below US avg
Diabetes6.6%
Heart Disease3.5%
High Blood Pressure23.9%
Asthma8.4%
COPD3.2%
Stroke1.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.9%
Physical Inactivity16.0%
Depression16.3%
Mental Distress13.6%
Physical Distress8.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.7%
Checkup Rate76.8%
Premature Death4,545/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.6/10
Exercise Access92.1%
Healthcare Facilities1,266

Crime Rates: Liberty Corner vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Safety Score

Liberty Corner has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches
23% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation265 ft (81 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density932/sq mi
Coordinates40.6625°N, 74.5846°W
County FIPS34035
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 70.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (108% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 13.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41.8%
D 55.7%

Winner: Democrat by 13.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+70.0%
108% above US avg
High School+99.2%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density932/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities1,266
Restaurants823
Retail Stores1,003

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.6 min
Work from Home42.9%

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