At a Glance
Median Income
$105,599
$50,675 per capita
Home Value
$506,000
Zillow: $554,867
Median Rent
$1,782/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
72/100K
1,503/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.2%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Liberty Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Liberty Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Liberty Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Liberty Lake residents earn a median household income of $105,599 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,675. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,669 business establishments, including 1,237 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Liberty Lake is $506,000 , 79% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $554,867. Median rent is $1,782/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Liberty Lake reports 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,503/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.2% of adults in Liberty Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Liberty Lake has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population12,435
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density1,961/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,599
Per Capita$50,675
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$40,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
B+
Home Value$506,000
Rent$1,782
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$554,867
Housing Units4,675
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent72/100K
Property1,503/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault54/100K
Burglary199/100K
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death8,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain17.4 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation2,072 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.2%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Liberty Lake was founded in 2001.
The median home in Liberty Lake was built in 2003.
24.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,237 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
819 declared natural disasters on record.
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