Liberty, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Pickens County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,337 Population 678/sq mi density
$42,077 Median Income $25,300 per capita
$162,800 Home Value $269,883 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
304 Violent Crime/100K 1,246 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$42,077 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$162,800 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
304 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Liberty, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,077
44% below
$25,300 per capita
Home Value
$162,800
42% below
Zillow: $269,883
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
35.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
304/100K
20% below
1,246/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°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
56%
Home Value
58%
Rent
62%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
169%
Crime
80%
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 $42,077 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,300. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,956 business establishments, including 263 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Liberty is $162,800 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,883. Median rent is $725/month, with 35.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Liberty reports 304 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,246/100K.

Education

17.0% of adults in Liberty hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Liberty has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,337
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density678/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,077
Per Capita$25,300
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$6,019M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,800
Rent$725
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$269,883
Housing Units1,274
Rent Burden35.6%

Crime

F
Violent304/100K
Property1,246/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,324/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain56.7 in/yr
Elevation1,006 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Liberty was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 263 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.