The Town FilesLiberty, Texas
City in Liberty County · population 8,279 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $175,300
- Household income
- $53,833
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 36.5
Liberty is a city of 8,279 people in Liberty County, Texas. The median home is worth $175,300, close to the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Texas towns, quieter than 76% of Texas towns, easier by car than 73% of Texas towns.
How Liberty ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Liberty is worth $175,300, close to the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $53,833, which is more affordable than 36% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,060 a month. 67.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Liberty | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $175,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,060 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $53,833 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 67.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Liberty
| People | Liberty | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.6% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 28.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.2% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 24.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Liberty
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 41.2°F. About 62.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 101 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 14 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Liberty since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 21, 1992 about 7.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 8, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 5, 1974.
Severe weather in Liberty County since 1996
Liberty County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Liberty County
Liberty County had 20,119 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,677 a year. Unemployment was 5.5% in 2023; in Liberty itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Liberty
4 public schools with 2,424 students, about 17.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY H S | 9-12 | 739 | 18.5 |
| LIBERTY EL | 2-5 | 696 | 17.4 |
| LIBERTY MIDDLE | 6-8 | 538 | 16.8 |
| SAN JACINTO EL | PK-1 | 451 | 18.0 |
Towns near Liberty
- Dayton, TX9.0 mi · 8,777 people · home $227,600
- Mont Belvieu, TX14.0 mi · 7,654 people · home $411,000
- Crosby, TX18.2 mi · 3,417 people · home $226,700
- Barrett, TX19.8 mi · 5,223 people · home $190,000
- Beach City, TX21.0 mi · 3,221 people · home $496,900
- Baytown, TX21.7 mi · 83,701 people · home $197,300
- Highlands, TX22.4 mi · 8,612 people · home $214,400
- Atascocita, TX24.6 mi · 88,174 people · home $307,400
Liberty questions
Is Liberty, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Liberty scores better for retirees than 47% of Texas towns and quieter than 76%. 16.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.5).
How much does a house cost in Liberty?
The median owner-occupied home in Liberty is valued at $175,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,833, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,060 a month.
What is the weather like in Liberty?
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 41.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Liberty get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Liberty since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 21, 1992. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)