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Liberty, NY


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Liberty, New York

Liberty, New York, in Sullivan county, is 54 miles NE of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 79 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The village has a population of 3,975.

The People and Families of Liberty

In Liberty, about 36% of adults are married. Lots of people in Liberty live independently, in one-person housing. The village has its share of unmarried adults.

Approximately 23% of Liberty is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of the village.

The government tells us that Liberty features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Liberty had a median family income of $35,265.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Liberty residents, with $2,200. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Liberty Housing

In Liberty, 44% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Landlords in Liberty rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the village without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Liberty, 84% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Liberty strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLiberty Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLiberty Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Liberty Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Liberty, NY

Comparing Liberty to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population78
Senior Citizens79
Well-Paid Single Women73
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults84
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income31
People in Middle Class or Better31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use107
Short Commute Times57
Working at Home43
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents59
Housing Recently Built36
Affordability of Property Taxes14

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