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Liberty City

Pop. 2,648·262nd 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
-$815
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Liberty City · $1,150
More affordable than 92% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

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
Research median
$1,101/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$13,800/yr
At $1,150/mo median
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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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Liberty City rent by bedroom count

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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

Is Liberty City an affordable city for renters?

Liberty City is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,150/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($63,092/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Liberty City falls comfortably within that range.

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 (~$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, meaning the typical Liberty City household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Liberty City?

Rent in Liberty City has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 2026.

How does Liberty City rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Liberty City is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #262 out of 280 tracked cities at $1,150/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Liberty City?

Kilgore is nearby and more affordable at $1,141/mo, which is $9 less than Liberty City.

What percentage of Liberty City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.8% of Liberty City households are renters, while 79.2% are owner-occupied. Liberty City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Liberty City rent compare to the national average?

Liberty City's median rent of $1,150/mo is $815 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #262 out of 280 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,150/mo, rent takes ~22% of Liberty City's median household income ($63,092/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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