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Living in Liberty

The city had 3 schools in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 36.8% and the vacancy rate was 25.3%. The population of Liberty, in the United States, was 5,142 in July 2026. There were 96 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-10-0723 sources

Population5,136people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,516EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent781.4EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate6.6%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,827incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 — 78% aboveOfficial source · Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City
PM2.5, annual mean9.02µg/m³country median 7.0 — 29% aboveOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

More recorded crime than 80% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 89% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Liberty?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Liberty.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$889 per month, while the median home value was US$181,900 in July 2026. 37.9% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Liberty recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet17Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan18Official · national market
Median gross rent$889/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent37.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)25.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)814.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)2Official
Median monthly rent781.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes104 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Liberty a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker56%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 48–64%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student58%strong on cost, weak on work · range 48–68%
Family63%strong on family, weak on cost · range 54–72%
Retirement51%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 41–61%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

38% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,954 of 5,136 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$64,913 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Liberty is 6.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income64,913 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband75.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with a broadband subscription85.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households without internet11.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with satellite internet1.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Median gross salary2,516 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,567 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov7Official
Unemployment rate6.6 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Liberty?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,567 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,906of €2,803 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,803
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €815
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,906
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Liberty Salary needed to live in Liberty

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Liberty. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Liberty. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher83.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Schools3 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents20.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio6 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents96 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,075 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Liberty when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesLiberty highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Liberty highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Liberty1,775
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,827 incidents per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2025Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City11Official
Recorded violent crimes42 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time21.19 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by bicycle3.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers walking to work1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Liberty. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Liberty.

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Climate and air quality

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Liberty is 9.0 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean9.02 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading54.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean7.61 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,357 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature21.18 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature8.57 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature0.25 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign residents1,954 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population5,136 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program16Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value181,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Owner-occupied homes36.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Labour force participation rate62.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Residents born abroad38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents10.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Non-citizens, share of residents27.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.64 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage5Official
Mammography screening coverage73.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate6Official
Residents without health insurance20.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher15.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available73.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,105 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers mainly working from home4.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households using cellular data plans80.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official

Alternatives for people set on Liberty

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Draper as a Liberty alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 3088 km, better on 3 of 3 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,154 Draper vs €2,516 Liberty+65%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Draper vs 6.6% Liberty−64%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,273 (2024) Draper vs 2,827 (2025) Libertyno percentage
  • Annual PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³ Draper vs 9.0 µg/m³ Liberty−10%
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Cities near Liberty

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Fallsburg 13.8 km away
Salary
716.6 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Liberty, nearest in population first.

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Utica5,139 residentsShanor-Northvue5,133 residentsSouth Bay5,140 residentsWheatley Heights5,140 residentsNaples Manor5,132 residentsBerkeley5,141 residents

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Is Liberty part of Monticello?

Liberty is in the published commuting zone of Monticello; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Monticello city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source15

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Liberty?

The median gross salary is 3,567 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Liberty?

The unemployment rate is 6.6 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Liberty?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9.02 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Liberty?

Police recorded 2,827 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City.

How many people live in Liberty?

The published population is 5,136 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Liberty?

1,954 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Liberty a good place to live?

Liberty may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Liberty part of Monticello?

Liberty is in the published commuting zone of Monticello; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Liberty?

Monticello, Fallsburg are near Liberty. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Liberty (New York), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 4465223efb7c3832f090f253d46204a4]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/liberty-ny/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Liberty (New York), United States: population, rent, salary},
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Sources

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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  3. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  7. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  8. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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