Living in Liberty, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Liberty · Census data 2020–2024
Liberty has 3,350 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $42,206 (39% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $174,300, the median rent is $687/month.
Liberty at a glance
- Population
- 3,350
- Median age
- 39.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $42,206State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $174,300State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $687/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 78.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Liberty a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the South Carolina median; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Liberty
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Liberty the median home value is $174,300, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $687 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,225 a month in housing costs.
Liberty median household income
The median household income in Liberty is $42,206 and the income per person is $25,638. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Liberty: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,390
- Owner-occupied
- 78.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.2%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.51
Liberty demographics
- Population
- 3,350
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 29.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 1,332
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Liberty ›
Education in Liberty
19.2% of adults 25 and older in Liberty have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Liberty
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 85%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Liberty vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 3,350 | $42,206 | $174,300 | $687 |
| Norris | 784 | $50,750 | $183,100 | $913 |
| Arial | 1,919 | $54,286 | $181,300 | $1,003 |
| Easley | 24,841 | $66,299 | $263,500 | $947 |
| Pickens | 3,155 | $55,000 | $204,100 | $828 |
| Six Mile | 931 | $96,250 | $338,700 | $800 |
| Central | 5,320 | $60,258 | $256,600 | $876 |
| Clemson | 18,072 | $49,520 | $398,400 | $1,007 |
| Powdersville | 10,771 | $84,910 | $334,900 | $1,232 |
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What is the median household income in Liberty, SC?
The median household income in Liberty is $42,206, 39% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (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 $174,300, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Liberty?
The median gross rent in Liberty is $687 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Liberty, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the South Carolina median; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
What is the median age in Liberty?
The median age in Liberty is 39.3 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Liberty?
The average commute to work in Liberty is 25 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Liberty?
The unemployment rate in Liberty is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Liberty?
19.2% 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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