The Town FilesLiberty, Michigan
Township in Wexford County · population 936 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $168,500
- Household income
- $69,028
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 102 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 41.3
Liberty is a township of 936 people in Wexford County, Michigan. The median home is worth $168,500, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Michigan towns, better for cycling than 91% of Michigan towns, better transit than 78% of Michigan towns.
How Liberty ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Liberty is worth $168,500, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $69,028, which is more affordable than 80% of Michigan towns. 96.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Liberty | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,500 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | — | $955 |
| Median household income | $69,028 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 96.1% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.5% | — |
Who lives in Liberty
| People | Liberty | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.8% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 26.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.3% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.2% | — |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.5% | 88.8% |
Weather in Liberty
July highs average 79.0°F and January lows 10.0°F. About 35.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 102.1 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 184 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Liberty since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. The strongest, an F1, struck on June 15, 1976 about 3.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 1994.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 17, 2006.
Severe weather in Wexford County since 1996
Wexford County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| July 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1777: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Wexford County
Wexford County had 13,163 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,377 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Liberty itself the ACS puts it at 6.9%.
Towns near Liberty
- Manton, MI4.0 mi · 1,258 people · home $125,000
- Bloomfield, MI5.9 mi · 574 people · home $193,100
- Fife Lake, MI6.0 mi · 1,526 people · home $248,000
- Cedar Creek, MI6.0 mi · 1,855 people · home $157,100
- Greenwood, MI6.4 mi · 633 people · home $182,100
- Springfield, MI7.9 mi · 1,562 people · home $159,600
- Colfax, MI8.2 mi · 897 people · home $171,900
- Caldwell, MI8.9 mi · 1,394 people · home $154,800
Liberty questions
Is Liberty, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Liberty scores better for retirees than 22% of Michigan towns and quieter than 57%. 19.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Liberty?
The median owner-occupied home in Liberty is valued at $168,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,028, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Liberty?
July highs average 79.0°F and January lows 10.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.3 inches of precipitation a year and 102.1 inches of snow.
Does Liberty get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Liberty since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on June 15, 1976. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)