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Liberty, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Randolph County County
Liberty, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Liberty a Good Place to Live?
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 5.8% (61% 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 $275,115. 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.
Safety & Crime
Liberty reports 352 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,686/100K.
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 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.