Living in Liberty, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Liberty · Census data 2020–2024
Liberty has 5,142 residents with a median age of 34.2. The median household income is $64,913 (24% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $181,900, the median rent is $889/month.
Liberty at a glance
- Population
- 5,142
- Median age
- 34.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $64,913State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $181,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $889/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 36.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Liberty a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
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 $181,900, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $889 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,908 a month in housing costs.
Liberty median household income
The median household income in Liberty is $64,913 and the income per person is $30,853. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Liberty: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,153
- Owner-occupied
- 36.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 63.2%
- Vacant
- 25.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 3.02
Liberty demographics
- Population
- 5,142
- Median age
- 34.2
- Under 18
- 30.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 1,609
- Foreign-born
- 38%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Liberty ›
Education in Liberty
15.9% of adults 25 and older in Liberty have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Liberty
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 66.9%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
Liberty vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 5,142 | $64,913 | $181,900 | $889 |
| Swan Lake | 161 | $68,056 | $556,000 | $1,495 |
| Loch Sheldrake | 1,308 | $27,214 | — | $1,158 |
| Hurleyville | 1,061 | $85,846 | $353,300 | $1,051 |
| Livingston Manor | 727 | $48,580 | $109,500 | $1,016 |
| Fallsburg | 1,865 | $56,056 | — | — |
| Mongaup Valley | 235 | $115,111 | — | — |
| South Fallsburg | 1,914 | $44,706 | $375,000 | $975 |
| Kauneonga Lake | 461 | $176,000 | $181,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Liberty, NY?
The median household income in Liberty is $64,913, 24% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $181,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Liberty?
The median gross rent in Liberty is $889 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Liberty, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Liberty?
The median age in Liberty is 34.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Liberty?
The average commute to work in Liberty is 21 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Liberty?
The unemployment rate in Liberty is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Liberty?
15.9% 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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