At a Glance
Median Income
$52,341
$31,219 per capita
Home Value
$127,200
Zillow: $220,320
Median Rent
$1,097/mo
39.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
275/100K
2,281/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
17.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
313 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+
2.9 / 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 $52,341 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,219. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,298 business establishments, including 121 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Liberty is $127,200 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,320. Median rent is $1,097/month, with 39.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Liberty reports 275 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,281/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.8% of adults in Liberty hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Liberty has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population8,491
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density191/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,341
Per Capita$31,219
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$3,305M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,200
Rent$1,097
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$220,320
Housing Units3,246
Rent Burden39.0%
Crime
F
Violent275/100K
Property2,281/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault201/100K
Burglary306/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,242/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain62.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation15 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Liberty was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is George Bush Intcntl/Houston (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 121 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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