Living in Liberty, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Liberty · Census data 2020–2024
Liberty has 8,650 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $53,833 (31% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $175,300, the median rent is $1,060/month.
Liberty at a glance
- Population
- 8,650
- Median age
- 36.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $53,833State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $175,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,060/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 67.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Liberty a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Liberty
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Liberty the median home value is $175,300, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,060 per month, which is 37.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,461 a month in housing costs.
Liberty median household income
The median household income in Liberty is $53,833 and the income per person is $27,059. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Liberty: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,414
- Owner-occupied
- 67.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.2%
- Vacant
- 15.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.81
Liberty demographics
- Population
- 8,650
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 2,876
- Foreign-born
- 17.7%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Liberty ›
Education in Liberty
13.8% of adults 25 and older in Liberty have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Liberty
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Liberty vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 8,650 | $53,833 | $175,300 | $1,060 |
| Ames | 1,142 | $36,188 | $203,600 | $741 |
| Kenefick | 898 | $73,750 | $160,700 | $1,632 |
| Hardin | 621 | $53,203 | $110,200 | $1,425 |
| Dayton | 9,058 | $59,691 | $227,600 | $1,045 |
| Daisetta | 1,016 | $65,557 | $118,500 | $1,278 |
| Hull | 275 | $38,672 | — | — |
| Old River-Winfree | 2,448 | $72,188 | $124,700 | $1,430 |
| Devers | 386 | $82,321 | $120,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Liberty, TX?
The median household income in Liberty is $53,833, 31% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $175,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Liberty?
The median gross rent in Liberty is $1,060 per month, about 37.8% of household income.
Is Liberty, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
What is the median age in Liberty?
The median age in Liberty is 36.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Liberty?
The average commute to work in Liberty is 25 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Liberty?
The unemployment rate in Liberty is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Liberty?
13.8% 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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