Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
Liberty
Liberty, MO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,213
Population
30,698
Renter Mix
29% Rent
A thriving suburban community with Kansas City at your fingertips
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Commuter
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Family Friendly
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The small city of Liberty is a cozy suburban city positioned just outside the northeastern corner of Kansas City, about fifteen miles from the Power and Light District. While largely serving as a residential suburb for its larger neighbor, Liberty hosts a thriving shopping, dining, and entertainment scene of its own: a large cluster of shopping centers on the west side offers a huge selection of major chain stores, while the Downtown district surrounding the historic Clay County Courthouse features a diverse selection of charming coffeehouses, taverns, specialty shops, and other locally-owned businesses in the vintage storefronts.
The diverse rental market features a terrific selection of apartments, condos, and houses to fit any budget, and the great schools and low crime rate have helped make Liberty one of the Kansas City area’s most desirable communities among folks raising families.
Explore the City
Murals along Liberty's streets depict life in the past and present.
Newton Ridge is known for its larger single family homes with large yards and nice curb appeal.
Liberty is a cosmopolitain suburb with a little rustic charm.
Downtown Liberty is right around the corner and has some great local retailers.
City Park has an amazing playgound and splash pad the whole family can enjoy.
Enjoy the rural yard art of Clay County.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$81,072
Average: $96,651
Education
9,351
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
16,433
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Liberty has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Liberty, MO is $778 for a studio, $1,211 for one bedroom, $1,436 for two bedrooms, and $1,251 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Liberty has increased by 10.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,211/month
672 Sq Ft
House
$2,360/month
1,943 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Liberty, MO is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
558 Students
Public
Grades K-5
360 Students
Public
Grades K-5
290 Students
Public
Grades K-5
603 Students
Public
Grades K-5
475 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
777 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
653 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
638 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
791 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,326 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,997 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Martha Lafite Nature Sanctuary
- Shoal Creek Living History Museum
- Harry S Truman National Historic Site
- Richard Berkley Riverfront Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Kansas City International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.