Cost of Living in Liberty, TX
Population 8,491 · Texas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Liberty sits on the smaller end of the Texas city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. Around 22% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Liberty is about 35 miles northeast of Pasadena, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 34% lower than Pasadena's $194,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Liberty
The median home value in Liberty is $127,200 — 58% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,097/month, 17% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $52,341/year is 30% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.4%, above the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 80.5°F and lows of 60.5°F. Overall, Liberty has a cost of living index of 58 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 42% less expensive.
Liberty has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 64 | 68 | 74 | 80 | 87 | 92 | 95 | 95 | 90 | 83 | 73 | 65 |
| Low °F | 44 | 48 | 54 | 60 | 68 | 74 | 76 | 75 | 71 | 61 | 52 | 46 |
| Precip" | 3.76 | 2.97 | 3.47 | 3.95 | 5.01 | 6.00 | 3.77 | 4.84 | 4.71 | 5.46 | 3.87 | 4.03 |
| Snow" | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Liberty, TX?
Liberty has a cost index of 58 (100 = national average). It is 42% below the national average.
What is average rent in Liberty, TX?
The median gross rent in Liberty is $1,097 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Liberty?
The median home value in Liberty is $127,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Liberty?
The median household income in Liberty is $52,341 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Liberty, TX?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Liberty is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.
Is Liberty, TX affordable?
Yes, Liberty is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 58 — about 42% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Liberty?
Liberty has average high temperatures of 80.5°F and average lows of 60.5°F. Annual precipitation is 51.8". Average annual snowfall is 0.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Liberty at a Glance
- Population
- 8,491
- Median Income
- $52,341
- Home Value
- $127,200
- Median Rent
- $1,097/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.4%
- Avg High Temp
- 80.5°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.2%
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