Liberty, NY

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Population
5,097
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,503 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$181,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$889/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$64,913
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tucked into the Sullivan County foothills of the Catskills, Liberty is a welcoming village of around 4,700 residents. Its historic downtown features handsome 19th-century brick buildings and classic storefronts, reflecting its heritage as an early trading and resort hub. Today, quiet residential neighborhoods branch off from a walkable center filled with local diners, shops, and community parks. During the summer, visiting vacationers and nearby camps bring an energetic buzz to the village's streets and local businesses.

Families in town are served by the Liberty Central School District, which brings elementary, middle, and high school students together on nearby campuses. Getting around the region is easy along Route 17, offering a smooth drive toward Binghamton, the Hudson Valley, and neighboring spots like Swan Lake and Parksville. Life here moves with the rhythm of all four seasons, offering crisp mountain air, vibrant autumn colors, and plenty of nearby hiking trails, fishing spots, and lakes to enjoy year-round.

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