At a Glance
Median Income
$49,125
$27,236 per capita
Home Value
$150,500
Zillow: $321,035
Median Rent
$882/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
267/100K
3,396/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
271 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Liberty a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 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 $49,125 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,236. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,329 business establishments, including 256 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Liberty is $150,500 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,035. Median rent is $882/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Liberty reports 267 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,396/100K.
Education
14.8% of adults in Liberty hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Liberty has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population5,083
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density1,940/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,125
Per Capita$27,236
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$4,504M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,500
Rent$882
Ownership34.3%
Zillow$321,035
Housing Units2,007
Rent Burden24.2%
Crime
F
Violent267/100K
Property3,396/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,502 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Liberty was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Sullivan County International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 256 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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