City Report · TX

Liberty City

Pop. 2,648·261st most expensive in Texas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$1,150/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$782

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Liberty City · $1,150

More affordable than 92% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo

Affordability

22% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

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At $1,150/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$46,000/yr

Local median income

$63,092/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Liberty City's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

2 BR

$1,101

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,101/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,150 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost

$13,800/yr

At $1,150/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Liberty City, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 20% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

2,648

Median income

$63,092

Median age

38.7

Renters

20.8%

Age distribution

27.6%

16.8%

25.2%

26%

Under 1827.6%

18–3416.8%

35–5425.2%

55–644.4%

65+26%

Gender

47.2%

52.8%

Male47.2%

Female52.8%

Race & ethnicity

82%

White82%

Black2.3%

Hispanic4.8%

Asian0.6%

Other10.2%

Education (25+)

28.8%

45.2%

20%

No HS diploma6%

HS diploma28.8%

Some college45.2%

Bachelor's+20%

Housing tenure

79.2%

20.8%

Owner79.2%

Renter20.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Liberty City, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$76,250 → $63,092

down 17.3%

Population

2,160 → 2,648

up 22.6%

Renter share

25.1% → 20.8%

-4.3 pts

Bachelor's+

19% → 20%

+1.0 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in Liberty City, TX now reports about $63,092, up from $76,250 in 2021. Census counts show Liberty City, TX adding about 488 residents over the five-year window, up 22.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 25.1% to 20.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Liberty City on your salary?

At $1,150/mo, how Liberty City rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 14.8% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 20.8% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 18% income

very comfortable

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 10.1% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 7.9% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 22.2% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 24.6% income

affordable

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 19.9% income

very comfortable

By apartment size

Liberty City rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Liberty City. Click any size for full breakdown.

2-Bedroom

$1,101/mo

Local insights

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About renting in Liberty City, TX

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Liberty City is $1,150/mo as of March 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,101/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($63,092/yr), Liberty City ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Liberty City?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (about $22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,150/mo in Liberty City. The local median household income is $63,092/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.