Liberty, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Randolph County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,678 Population 845/sq mi density
$39,293 Median Income $25,984 per capita
$152,800 Home Value $282,662 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$39,293 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$152,800 home value, $733/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Liberty, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,293
48% below
$25,984 per capita
Home Value
$152,800
46% below
Zillow: $282,662
Median Rent
$733/mo
37% below
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
73.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Liberty Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Home Value
54%
Rent
63%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
247%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Liberty a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Liberty residents earn a median household income of $39,293 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,984. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,042 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Liberty is $152,800 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,662. Median rent is $733/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Education

11.0% of adults in Liberty hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 73.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Liberty has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,678
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density845/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born14.2%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$39,293
Per Capita$25,984
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$5,991M
Avg Weekly Wage$994

Housing

A
Home Value$152,800
Rent$733
Ownership46.5%
Zillow$282,662
Housing Units1,183
Rent Burden29.7%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,479/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
Elevation774 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+73.8%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute21 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed190 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Liberty was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
14.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 190 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.