Living in Liberty, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Liberty · Census data 2020–2024
Liberty has 1,204 residents with a median age of 50.2. The median household income is $93,250 (20% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $356,600, the median rent is $1,091/month.
Liberty is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Liberty at a glance
- Population
- 1,204
- Median age
- 50.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $93,250State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $356,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,091/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 77.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Liberty a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Liberty
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Liberty the median home value is $356,600, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,000 a month in housing costs.
Liberty median household income
The median household income in Liberty is $93,250 and the income per person is $47,094. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Liberty: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 535
- Owner-occupied
- 77.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.4%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.40
Liberty demographics
- Population
- 1,204
- Median age
- 50.2
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 501
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 13.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Liberty ›
Education in Liberty
26.1% of adults 25 and older in Liberty have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Liberty
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 82.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Liberty vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 1,204 | $93,250 | $356,600 | $1,091 |
| Carroll Valley | 3,992 | $93,244 | $300,500 | $2,208 |
| Emmitsburg | 2,845 | $81,250 | $324,300 | $635 |
| Freedom | 1,055 | $120,000 | $440,500 | $866 |
| Fairfield | 569 | $55,774 | $238,200 | $1,018 |
| Hamiltonban | 2,397 | $90,521 | $266,400 | $1,274 |
| Highland | 852 | $108,958 | $359,100 | $1,219 |
| Blue Ridge Summit | 922 | $60,156 | $359,800 | $845 |
| Cumberland | 7,116 | $83,021 | $293,200 | $823 |
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What is the median household income in Liberty, PA?
The median household income in Liberty is $93,250, 20% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $356,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Liberty?
The median gross rent in Liberty is $1,091 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Liberty, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Liberty?
The median age in Liberty is 50.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Liberty?
The average commute to work in Liberty is 38 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Liberty?
The unemployment rate in Liberty is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Liberty?
26.1% 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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