Town in Williamson County, part of the Austin metro

Living in Liberty Hill, TX

B+

171st of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 77 of 100
21st of 58 in the Austin area

Liberty Hill gets an overall grade of B+ and ranks 171st of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and jobs and income, and trails on getting around. It is a strong pick for remote workers.

  • Good for remote workers
  • Fast-growing
  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (9 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Liberty Hill isHoustonSan AntonioDallasFort WorthLiberty Hill
Where Liberty Hill is in Texas.
Population
13,317+276.6% since 2020
Median rent
$1,5087% higher than Texas
Median home value
$403,20042% higher than Texas
Household income
$115,096Median
Average commute
34 minOne way
Violent crime
152Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Liberty Hill

Liberty Hill sits about 27 miles from downtown Austin, in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro. 13,317 people lived here in 2025, up 276.6% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is spread out, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2017).

Local spots people know include Liberty Hill Park, Lions Foundation Park and Liberty Hill International Sculpture Park.

The median age is 32.1, 53% of households have children, 61% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $115,096 a year (47% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Liberty Hill

  • Low violent crime. 152 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 61% lower than the Texas rate.
  • High incomes. The median household earns $115,096, 47% higher than the Texas median.
  • Growing fast. The population grew 277% from 2020 to 2025, which usually means new homes, shops and jobs.

Cons of living in Liberty Hill

  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 34 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Long, hot summers. Expect about 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter.

Who Liberty Hill suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: 100% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 61% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 69% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 47% higher than the Texas median, with 51 restaurants and 8 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 58% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 12% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 61% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 67% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA strong fit: 98% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,508 is 7% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 95% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $1,508 is 7% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 50% for people on a budget.

Liberty Hill report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Liberty Hill with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,508, homes cost 3.5x income.

    46 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $115,096, 2.8% unemployed.

    83 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade B

    3 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    68 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade C

    152 violent crimes per 100k, 940 property crimes per 100k.

    44 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: no grade

    4 grocery stores, 51 restaurants, 9 parks mapped in town.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 34 min, 11% work from home.

    9 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade C

    33% have a bachelor’s degree.

    45 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade C+

    12% of adults uninsured.

    52 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    61% of homes owner-occupied.

    54 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade A

    98% of homes have broadband.

    94 of 100 vs US towns

Where Liberty Hill stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 25%26 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Median household income: $115,09647% higher than Texas ($78,476)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 12%7 points lower than Texas (20%)

Worse than Texas

  • Average commute: 34 min28% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Median rent: $1,5087% higher than Texas ($1,403)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.6%2 points lower than Texas (2.6%)

Cost of living in Liberty Hill

Liberty Hill renters pay a median of $1,508 a month, 7% higher than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $60,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 25% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,530 for a one-bedroom, $1,817 for a two-bedroom and $2,292 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $403,200, 42% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $2,207 before tax, or $2,725 with property tax. That is $1,217 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Liberty Hill pays $6,220 a year, 47% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in Liberty HillStudio$1,4471 bedroom$1,5302 bedrooms$1,8173 bedrooms$2,2924 bedrooms$2,689
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX MSA. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent7% higher than Texas$1,508$1,403$1,413
Median home value42% higher than Texas$403,200$283,800$332,700
Home value to income3% lower than Texas3.5x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent26 points lower than Texas25%52%51%
Median property tax per year47% higher than Texas$6,220$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points lower than Texas61%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas201719921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,725
Mortgage payment
$2,207
Property tax
$518
Median rent, for comparison
$1,508

Based on a $403,200 home in Liberty Hill, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Liberty Hill safe?

In 2025, Liberty Hill Police Department reported 11 violent crimes and 68 property crimes. That works out to 152 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 61% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 940 property crimes per 100,000, 55% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is down about 23% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Liberty Hill by yearTexas15220212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
152
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
940
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Liberty Hill by yearTexas94020212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Liberty Hill Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Liberty Hill

Liberty Hill has 3 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 100% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Liberty Hill ISD.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
68
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
84
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • BLiberty Hill ElementaryElementary, Liberty Hill ISD86 of 100
  • BLiberty Hill MiddleMiddle, Liberty Hill ISD86 of 100
  • BLouine Noble ElementaryElementary, Liberty Hill ISD80 of 100

Daily life in Liberty Hill

Everyday places mapped inside Liberty Hill, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Liberty Hill Park, Lions Foundation Park, Liberty Hill International Sculpture Park.

The average one-way commute is 34 minutes, 28% longer than the Texas average. 11% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Austin is about 27 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Liberty Hill work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $115,096, income per person is $37,567, unemployment is 2.8% and 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
4
Pharmacies
1
Restaurants
51
Cafes
8
Bars
5
Parks
9
Gyms
8
Hospitals and urgent care
3
Childcare
8
Libraries
2

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income47% higher than Texas$115,096$78,476$80,734
Income per person8% lower than Texas$37,567$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Texas2.8%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than Texas7.2%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Texas33%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higherAbout the same as Texas85%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance7 points lower than Texas12%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Texas98%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute28% higher than Texas34 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Texas11%14%15%
Workers who work from home11%
Workers who take transit0.6%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Liberty Hill

Under 1833%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6441%
65 and over5.5%

Median age 32.1 years. 53% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White36%
Hispanic or Latino50%
Black6.5%
Asian4.1%
Other or more than one race3.5%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Liberty Hill

Liberty Hill has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 96°F and January lows about 36°F. There are about 112 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 37 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Liberty Hill30°50°70°90°60J65F72M79A85M92J96J97A90S81O70N62DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Georgetown Lake, 11 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

    Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

    Places near Liberty Hill

    Nearby, Santa Rita Ranch gets a B+, Leander gets an A and Bertram gets a D. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. B+Santa Rita RanchTown, 6,586 people4 mi
    2. ALeanderCity, 74,067 people7 mi
    3. DBertramTown, 2,037 people10 mi
    4. ACedar ParkCity, 78,301 people12 mi
    5. B+SerenadaTown, 1,444 people12 mi
    6. C+GeorgetownCity, 85,999 people13 mi

    Liberty Hill in the Austin area

    How it ranks among 58 places in the metro.

    1. 1A+The Hills2,516 people14 mito downtown
    2. 2A+Rollingwood1,316 people3 mito downtown
    3. 3A+Brushy Creek19,576 people15 mito downtown
    4. 18B+Santa Rita Ranch6,586 people26 mito downtown
    5. 19B+Hutto35,483 people21 mito downtown
    6. 20B+Serenada1,444 people28 mito downtown
    7. 21B+Liberty Hill8,371 people27 mito downtown
    8. 22B+Dripping Springs7,405 people21 mito downtown
    9. 23B+Pflugerville65,971 people14 mito downtown
    10. 24BPoint Venture1,598 people16 mito downtown

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    Living in Liberty Hill: common questions

    Is Liberty Hill, TX a good place to live?

    Liberty Hill gets an overall grade of B+ and ranks 171st of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and jobs and income, and trails on getting around. It is a strong pick for remote workers.

    How much does it cost to live in Liberty Hill?

    Renters in Liberty Hill pay a median of $1,508 a month, 7% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $403,200, 42% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $2,725, including property tax.

    Is Liberty Hill safe?

    In 2025, Liberty Hill Police Department reported 152 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 61% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 940 per 100,000, 55% lower than the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Liberty Hill?

    We found 3 rated public school campuses inside Liberty Hill. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 68 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

    What is the weather like in Liberty Hill?

    Summers in Liberty Hill peak at about 96°F in July, and January nights fall to about 36°F. Expect around 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 37 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Liberty Hill?

    The average one-way commute is 34 min, 28% higher than the Texas average. About 11% of workers work from home. It is about 27 miles from downtown Austin.

    Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.