Living in Liberty, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Liberty · Census data 2020–2024
Liberty has 969 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $71,146 (5% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $229,600, the median rent is $559/month.
Liberty is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Liberty at a glance
- Population
- 969
- Median age
- 40.5State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $71,146State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $229,600State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $559/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 84.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.4%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Liberty a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 10.9%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Liberty
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Liberty the median home value is $229,600, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $559 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,341 a month in housing costs.
Liberty median household income
The median household income in Liberty is $71,146 and the income per person is $33,965. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Liberty: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 826
- Owner-occupied
- 84.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.9%
- Vacant
- 47.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.23
47.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Liberty has many vacation and second homes.
Liberty demographics
- Population
- 969
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 434
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Liberty ›
Education in Liberty
43.4% of adults 25 and older in Liberty have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 13.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Liberty
- Unemployment rate
- 10.9%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Drive alone
- 65.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Liberty vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 969 | $71,146 | $229,600 | $559 |
| Montville | 907 | $65,735 | $221,600 | $847 |
| Palermo | 1,473 | $89,095 | $259,700 | $1,235 |
| Appleton | 1,360 | $53,618 | $235,600 | $1,104 |
| Searsmont | 1,646 | $87,000 | $284,000 | $940 |
| Washington | 1,624 | $59,861 | $195,200 | $1,036 |
| Freedom | 670 | $64,861 | $190,600 | — |
| Morrill | 914 | $74,250 | $214,000 | $975 |
| Somerville | 837 | $71,250 | $218,100 | $1,583 |
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What is the median household income in Liberty, ME?
The median household income in Liberty is $71,146, 5% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Liberty?
The median home value in Liberty is $229,600, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Liberty?
The median gross rent in Liberty is $559 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Liberty, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 10.9%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
What is the median age in Liberty?
The median age in Liberty is 40.5 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Liberty?
The average commute to work in Liberty is 38 minutes; 14.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Liberty?
The unemployment rate in Liberty is 10.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Liberty?
43.4% of adults in Liberty have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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