Neighborhood in Liberty, Liberty County
Living in East Liberty, Liberty
2nd of 3areas in Liberty
Overall score 16 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Liberty overall: F
East Liberty covers part of Liberty, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Liberty. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.
- Affordable
- Schools scores low (13 of 100)
- Errands and things to do scores low (7 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.8 mi |
| Pharmacy | 5.4 mi |
| Park | 5.3 mi |
| Cafe | 5.0 mi |
| Restaurant | 1.6 mi |
| Gym | 5.4 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 5.0 mi |
| Childcare | 5.0 mi |
| Library | 5.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 710
- Median rent
- $870
- Median home value
- $169,000
- Household income
- $72,700
- Average commute
- 23 min
- Homes owned
- 84%
What it's like to live in East Liberty
East Liberty is an area in Liberty with about 700 residents, older homes (median year built 1959), mostly owner-occupied (84%) and 69% of households with children.
Our grade for East Liberty is D. That puts it 2nd of 3 areas we grade in Liberty, a city that gets an F overall.
Pros of living in East Liberty
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $870, 18% lower than the Liberty median.
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $72,700, 35% higher than the Liberty median.
Cons of living in East Liberty
- Higher unemployment. 14% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.2% across Liberty.
- Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.
East Liberty report card
Each grade compares East Liberty with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade A+
Median rent $870, homes cost 2.3x income.
97 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C-
Median household income $72,700, 14% unemployed.
37 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D-
Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.
13 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 306 violent crimes per 100k, 1,759 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade F
Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
7 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D+
Average commute 23 min, 0% work from home.
31 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D
7.1% have a bachelor’s degree.
20 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade F
23% of adults uninsured.
5 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D+
84% of homes owner-occupied.
30 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D+
87% of homes have broadband.
28 of 100 vs TX areas
East Liberty compared with Liberty
Better than Liberty
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%67 points lower than Liberty (67%)
- People below the poverty line: 3.8%21 points lower than Liberty (25%)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 84%17 points higher than Liberty (68%)
Worse than Liberty
- Vacant homes: 28%13 points higher than Liberty (16%)
- Unemployment rate: 14%9 points higher than Liberty (4.2%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 7.1%7 points lower than Liberty (14%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- DSan Jacinto ElementaryElementary, Liberty ISD6.1 mi
- DLiberty MiddleMiddle, Liberty ISD5.8 mi
- CLiberty High SchoolHigh, Liberty ISD5.6 mi
Cost of living in East Liberty
Median rent in East Liberty is $870 a month, 18% lower than the Liberty median. A household would need about $35,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $169,000, about the same as the Liberty median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,117 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Liberty | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent18% lower than Liberty | $870 | $1,060 | $1,403 |
| Median home value4% lower than Liberty | $169,000 | $175,300 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income29% lower than Liberty | 2.3x | 3.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent67 points lower than Liberty | 0% | 67% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them17 points higher than Liberty | 84% | 68% | 63% |
| Vacant homes13 points higher than Liberty | 28% | 16% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Liberty | 1959 | 1975 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $925
- Property tax
- $192
- Median rent, for comparison
- $870
Based on a $169,000 home in East Liberty, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.
Work, income and getting around
| Measure | Here | Liberty | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income35% higher than Liberty | $72,700 | $53,833 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate9 points higher than Liberty | 14% | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line21 points lower than Liberty | 3.8% | 25% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points lower than Liberty | 7.1% | 14% | 34% |
| Average commute6% lower than Liberty | 23 min | 25 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home6 points lower than Liberty | 0% | 6.3% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Liberty | 0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than Liberty | 87% | 86% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingHigh
- Coastal floodingHigh
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesVery high
- HailHigh
- Heat wavesVery high
- WildfiresVery high
- Winter stormsHigh
- Strong windHigh
Who lives in East Liberty
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Liberty
- 1C-North LibertyMedian rent $1,080
- 3FNortheast LibertyMedian rent $860
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- D+WaldenBeaumont
- D+HoldridgeWest Odessa
- DKermit HeightsKermit
Questions about East Liberty
Is East Liberty a good place to live?
East Liberty covers part of Liberty, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Liberty. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in East Liberty?
Renters in East Liberty pay a median of $870 a month, 18% lower than the Liberty median. The median home is worth $169,000, 4% lower than the Liberty median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Liberty.
What schools serve East Liberty?
The closest rated public schools are San Jacinto Elementary (elementary, rated D), Liberty Middle (middle, rated D) and Liberty High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Liberty that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.