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Liberty

Liberty

Located in Clay County

$338,188 Average Value
$183 Average Price per Sq Ft
98 Homes For Sale

A varied suburban community outside Kansas City

Freedom in Liberty, Missouri, means not being boxed into any one category. This Kansas City suburb of almost 31,000 offers a good bit of new construction but also a collection of classic options. It gives residents retail and dining hubs but hasn’t been overbuilt to the point of sacrificing the area’s 500 acres of park space. It boasts a top-rated public school system and is home to multiple all-ages events throughout the year. All combine to create a community with both convenience and tranquility. “Liberty is a place with a small-town feel, but it still provides everything you need,” says Julie Harman, a Realtor with Re/Max Revolution who has over 20 years of experience.

The Historic Downtown Liberty Square creates small town charm, offers history and supports local shops.
The Historic Downtown Liberty Square creates small town charm, offers history and supports local shops.
Liberty is a community that combines  both convenience and tranquility.
Liberty is a community that combines both convenience and tranquility.
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Homes priced for a range of buyers

Local Realtor Jimmie Rucker of The Rucker Group with Re/Max Revolution considers affordable housing one of Liberty’s biggest draws. That’s possible with the broad spectrum of options across the city’s 29 square miles. Early to late-century homes in town are available for less than $200,000. New construction is available in Clay Meadows and Homestead of Liberty, and sells for $415,000 to $850,000. “We have everything from entry-level, first-time homebuyer-type housing all the way up to executive-style homes, and everything in between,” says Rucker, a native of the area. “A lot of options for housing in the Liberty market.”

The average home price in Liberty is $366,000, slightly higher than the average in Kansas City. Listings average 41 days on the market, on par with the national average.

Liberty has several colonial style homes with nice curb appeal.
Liberty has several colonial style homes with nice curb appeal.
Raised ranch homes with two car garages and large yards line the streets of Liberty.
Raised ranch homes with two car garages and large yards line the streets of Liberty.
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Liberty School District ranks as the best in Clay County on Niche

The Liberty School District earns an A grade and ranks as the best district in Clay County on Niche. “So many people buy in Liberty because of the excellent schools,” Harman says. High school juniors and seniors can take instruction through the Northland Center for Advanced Professional Studies, which provides career-focused courses in topics like medicine and healthcare, global business and logistics, and digital media and design.

The private, four-year William Jewell College is a higher-education option in Liberty, with student-teacher ratios of 12-to-1. The Harriman-Jewell Series is one of the school’s signature programs, which has brought an array of world-class performing arts shows to campus since 1965 and is free to full-time students.

Liberty High School is rated as the 3rd best high school in Clay County.
Liberty High School is rated as the 3rd best high school in Clay County.
Liberty North High School serves students from 9th through 12th grade in Liberty, MO.
Liberty North High School serves students from 9th through 12th grade in Liberty, MO.
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Service industries cover a significant portion of the workforce

Most of Liberty’s employed population have jobs in service industries. The Liberty School District is the city’s top employer, and the 177-bed Liberty Hospital is No. 2. A 1.7 million-square-foot Hallmark Cards distribution center in town rounds out the city’s top three largest employers.

From Stocksdale to Capitol Federal, park space is abundant

The Liberty Parks and Recreation Department oversees not just 500 acres of parks but also 16 miles of trails around the city. “Liberty has a great parks and recreation department,” Harman says. “It’s one of the reasons it’s such a good place to raise a family.” Stocksdale Park spans 112 acres, with 7 miles of mountain bike trails, a playground, horseshoe courts and an 18-hole disc golf course. Liberty’s 146-acre Capitol Federal Sports Complex is a magnet for youth and adult sports tournaments with numerous turf and natural grass fields. The Liberty Community Center provides indoor recreation space, particularly when the weather’s unsavory in a region that experiences all four seasons. The area averages 17 inches of snow per year. Tornadoes can also be a risk in a state that has seen an average of 55 of them annually since 2010, according to a Springfield News-Leader database.

Ruth Stocksdale Park offers Liberty a disc golf course, 7 miles of mountain biking trails, a playground and horseshoe courts.
Ruth Stocksdale Park offers Liberty a disc golf course, 7 miles of mountain biking trails, a playground and horseshoe courts.
Liberty locals head to Canterbury Park to play on the playground after school.
Liberty locals head to Canterbury Park to play on the playground after school.
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Downtown is a retail destination

Liberty Square is a downtown district with more than two dozen shops and restaurants in a walkable stretch of town. “It’s kind of a quaint little downtown,” Rucker says. “It has lots of antique shops and businesses. Some good quality restaurants. The Jesse James Bank Museum is down there. As far as Liberty goes, it's definitely a destination area for locals to go and hang out.” The museum preserves the spot of the country’s first successful peacetime bank robbery in daylight, by James’ gang in 1866. Plazas like Liberty Triangle and Liberty Commons offer big-box stores and chain restaurants.

Besides shopping and dining, locals can spend free time attending community events like the Fall Festival in September. “The Fall Festival definitely is the biggest event in Liberty,” Rucker says. “It brings in several thousand people for that weekend. They’ve got a carnival and set up vendors around the square.”

Luigi's is a hotspot on Liberty Square offering locals fine Italian cuisine.
Luigi's is a hotspot on Liberty Square offering locals fine Italian cuisine.
Hy-Vee in the Liberty Triangle is perfect for home-cooked meals.
Hy-Vee in the Liberty Triangle is perfect for home-cooked meals.
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Interstate 35 is a window to the region

Liberty fans out from Interstate 35, which diverts into I-29 for drives into Downtown Kansas City, just a 17-mile trip. Missouri Route 152 connects to I-29 for those heading to the Kansas City International Airport, 19 miles away.

Crime

Property crime in Liberty is down 56% year-over-year, though violent crime is up 25%, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Criminal Justice Information Services crime dashboard. The city’s violent crime rate is well below the national rate, though, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

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Liberty Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$385,000
Median Sale Price
$340,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$383,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$250,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
358
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$183

Area Facts

Number of Homes
6,882
Number of Homes for Sale
98
Median Year Built
1970
Months of Supply
3.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,131
Above the national average
1,929
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,851
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Nov 1
    Open Sat 1PM - 3PM

    463 E Mill St, Liberty, MO 64068

    $271,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,532 Sq Ft
    • 463 E Mill St

    Charming 1.5 Story Home Near Downtown Liberty Welcome to 463 E Mill Street —a spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offering 1,532 sq ft of thoughtfully updated living space in a location that blends convenience and character. The main level features a primary bedroom with en suite bath, providing comfort and privacy, along with a main-floor laundry room for everyday convenience. The inviting floor

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    Bob Henderson
    ReeceNichols-KCN
    (816) 306-1823
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  • Sunday, Nov 2
    Open Sun 11AM - 1PM

    1408 Telford Dr, Liberty, MO 64068

    $439,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 3,392 Sq Ft
    • 1408 Telford Dr

    If you're looking for a gorgeous brick Tudor-style home with enormous bedrooms, an open kitchen and living area, an incredible lot with the coolest custom treehouse, and a mostly finished basement with great natural light, you have come to the right place! Original hardwood floors and a stunning two-story entry welcome you in to the main level, where you will also find the formal dining room, a

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    Kelli Nelson
    Realty ONE Group Esteem
    (816) 484-3915
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  • Saturday, Nov 1
    Open Sat 12AM - 4PM

    1059 Fir Ln, Liberty, MO 64068

    $579,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,500 Sq Ft
    • 1059 Fir Ln

    If you are looking to back to greenspace this may be the home for you. New "Kenna" Reverse 1.5 Story by Robertson Construction in Clay Meadows! A well designed 4 Bedroom, 3 bath, w/ a Main Level Master Suite. Features include today’s most wanted open concept Kitchen and Living Area. Kitchen is complete with Island, Pantry, Real Hardwood Floors, Stainless Appliances and Granite Countertops.

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    Jeremy Perrette
    Keller Williams KC North
    (816) 357-5261
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Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Liberty Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
30,698
Median Age
39
Population Density
121 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$81,072
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$96,651

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.2%
Advanced Degrees
12.5%
% Population in Labor Force
71.3%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
38''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

44 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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