Neighborhood in Liberty, Liberty County

Living in North Liberty, Liberty

C-

1st of 3areas in Liberty
Overall score 33 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Liberty overall: F

North Liberty covers part of Liberty, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Liberty. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Schools scores low (13 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (19 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library0.8 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
2,660
Median rent
$1,080
Median home value
$141,000
Household income
$60,200
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
76%
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What it's like to live in North Liberty

North Liberty is an area in Liberty with about 2,700 residents, homes built around 1971, mostly owner-occupied (76%) and 23% of households with children.

Our grade for North Liberty is C-. That puts it 1st of 3 areas we grade in Liberty, a city that gets an F overall.

Pros of living in North Liberty

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in North 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.

North Liberty report card

Each grade compares North 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 B

    Median rent $1,080, homes cost 2.3x income.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $60,200, 0% unemployed.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 306 violent crimes per 100k, 1,759 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 24 min, 7.0% work from home.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    17% have a bachelor’s degree.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    19% of adults uninsured.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    76% of homes owner-occupied.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

North Liberty compared with Liberty

Better than Liberty

  • Home value to income: 2.3x28% lower than Liberty (3.3x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 76%8 points higher than Liberty (68%)
  • People below the poverty line: 19%6 points lower than Liberty (25%)

Worse than Liberty

No measure is clearly worse than Liberty.

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • DLiberty ElementaryElementary, Liberty ISD0.6 mi
  • DLiberty MiddleMiddle, Liberty ISD1.4 mi
  • CLiberty High SchoolHigh, Liberty ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in North Liberty

Median rent in North Liberty is $1,080 a month, about the same as the Liberty median. A household would need about $43,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $141,000, 20% lower than the Liberty median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,019 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLibertyTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Liberty$1,080$1,060$1,403
Median home value20% lower than Liberty$141,000$175,300$283,800
Home value to income28% lower than Liberty2.3x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points higher than Liberty68%67%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points higher than Liberty76%68%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Liberty13%16%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Liberty197119751992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,019
Mortgage payment
$772
Property tax
$247
Median rent, for comparison
$1,080

Based on a $141,000 home in North 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

MeasureHereLibertyTexas
Median household income12% higher than Liberty$60,200$53,833$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Liberty0%4.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Liberty19%25%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points higher than Liberty17%14%34%
Average commute4% lower than Liberty24 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Liberty7.0%6.3%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Liberty3.2%0.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Liberty88%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 windModerate

Who lives in North Liberty

Under 1818%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6432%
65 and over35%
Race and ethnicity
White57%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Black4.8%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race11%

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

Other neighborhoods in Liberty

  1. 2DEast LibertyMedian rent $870
  2. 3FNortheast LibertyMedian rent $860

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C-Delaware CrossingTown of Pecos
  2. C-Central IrvingIrving
  3. C-Original TownMidland

Questions about North Liberty

Is North Liberty a good place to live?

North Liberty covers part of Liberty, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Liberty. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in North Liberty?

Renters in North Liberty pay a median of $1,080 a month, about the same as the Liberty median. The median home is worth $141,000, 20% lower than the Liberty median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Liberty.

What schools serve North Liberty?

The closest rated public schools are Liberty 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 2 Census block groups 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.