Liberty Hill, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Liberty Hill is a small city in Texas with a population of 6,706. Residents earn $111,000 per year, which is 48% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
6,706 Population 1,448/sq mi density
$111,000 Median Income $30,781 per capita
$350,500 Home Value $490,457 Zillow
$1,491 Median Rent
67°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$111,000 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$350,500 home value, $1,491/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $111,000
48% higher than US avg
Home Value $350,500
24% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 35.4%
5% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,491
28% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.9%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.5%
72% lower than US avg

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

People

Population6,706
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density1,448/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 64%

Economy

A+
Median Income$111,000
Per Capita$30,781
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$44,610M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$350,500
Rent$1,491
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$490,457

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.5%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation1,015 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+83.0%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute36 min
Libraries11

Is Liberty Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Liberty Hill receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Liberty Hill 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 Hill is $111,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 48% above $75,149. This places Liberty Hill among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Liberty Hill is $350,500, 24% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,491 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 83.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Liberty Hill enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Liberty Hill has a population of 6,706 with a density of 1,448 people per square mile. The median age is 30.7 years, 21% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (63.6%), with 2.3% Hispanic, 8% Black.

Population

6,706
Total Population
1,448
People / sq mi
30.7yrs
Median Age
21% below US avg
4.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.9%
Female 54.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Liberty Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only67.3%
14% below US avg
Spanish32.7%
144% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Liberty Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Liberty Hill is $111,000, which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Liberty Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$111,000
48% above US avg
Per Capita Income$30,781
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545
IRS Avg AGI$110,070

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.5%
72% below US avg
Establishments (County)15,692
County GDP$44,610M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,297
Healthcare1,657
Retail1,626
Manufacturing387

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,871
182% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.4 min
Work from Home11.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Liberty Hill is $350,500, 24% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,491 (28% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $490,457.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$350,500
24% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$490,457
Median List Price$344,499

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$344,499
$/Sq Ft$163
Homes Sold8
Sale-to-List Ratio97.6%
Price Drops26.8%
Inventory56

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,491
28% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,247

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied61.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,871
182% above US avg
Effective Rate2.82%
In Liberty Hill, 32.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.5% report depression. 21.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.9%
2% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure28.0%
Asthma9.6%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity21.5%
Depression22.5%
Mental Distress16.4%
Physical Distress10.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate73.5%
Checkup Rate74.6%
Premature Death5,175/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access91.9%
Healthcare Facilities1,657

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)59

Safety Score

Liberty Hill has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.1 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,015 ft (309 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²)
Population Density1,448/sq mi
Coordinates30.6634°N, 97.9055°W
County FIPS48491
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 35.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 2.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.4%
D 48%

Winner: Republican by 2.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.4%
5% above US avg
High School+83.0%
School Test Score5.10
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,448/sq mi
Total Area4.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities1,657
Restaurants1,297
Retail Stores1,626

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)59

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.4 min
Work from Home11.7%

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