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Liberty Lake.
About
Life in Liberty Lake
Liberty Lake is a community of 12,435 people in Washington. The median household income is $118,723, median rent runs about $1,895 per month, and median home values are around $578,000. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.
Liberty Lake at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Foreign-Born
3.4%
Broadband Internet
95.7%
of households
Population Growth
+16.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.4% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Liberty Lake: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Liberty Lake, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (17.6%), and 1.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.4%
of residents
65 and Older
16.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.1%
of households
Married Couples
62.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.68
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 8% above WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Liberty Lake
In Liberty Lake, rent runs 8% above the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,690
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $561,867 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below WA average
Unemployment in Liberty Lake
Unemployment in Spokane County, which includes Liberty Lake, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the WA average.
Unemployment rate
Liberty Lake: Spokane County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Spokane County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Liberty Lake is about 2% of Spokane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Liberty Lake Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.9 min avg
How Liberty Lake residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Liberty Lake, most residents drive alone to work (58%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
Spokane International Airport (GEG)
Small hub2.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 60% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Liberty Lake runs 60% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
131.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,323.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Liberty Lake Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Spokane County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Spokane County, which includes Liberty Lake, the most common type is heavy snow, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Wildfire | $26,000 |
| 2024 | 25 | Heavy Snow | $12,000 |
| 2023 | 23 | Wildfire | $14,250 |
| 2022 | 32 | Heavy Snow | $456,000 |
| 2021 | 22 | Heavy Snow | Not estimated |
| 2020 | 28 | Heavy Snow | $30,000 |
| 2019 | 24 | Heavy Snow | $273,500 |
| 2018 | 19 | Heavy Snow | $1,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Spokane County, county-wide
Liberty Lake is about 2% of Spokane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Spokane County, which includes Liberty Lake, is typically good — 236 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
236
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Spokane County, county-wide
Liberty Lake is about 2% of Spokane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Liberty Lake has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
17.4"
Annual Snowfall
45.4"
Hot Days/Year
29
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
123
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 26°F | 2.00" |
| Feb | 43°F | 27°F | 1.32" |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 1.82" |
| Apr | 60°F | 37°F | 1.50" |
| May | 70°F | 44°F | 1.70" |
| Jun | 76°F | 50°F | 1.48" |
| Jul | 87°F | 56°F | 0.67" |
| Aug | 86°F | 55°F | 0.54" |
| Sep | 76°F | 47°F | 0.68" |
| Oct | 60°F | 38°F | 1.46" |
| Nov | 45°F | 31°F | 2.01" |
| Dec | 37°F | 26°F | 2.18" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Liberty Lake
Uninsured
4.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Liberty Lake's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Multicare Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · Spokane Valley
Northwest Specialty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 9 mi away · Post Falls
Deaconess Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.8 mi away · Spokane
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Liberty Lake
Liberty Lake's student/teacher ratio is 21.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 48.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Liberty Lake (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,198 students · in-state tuition $57,250 · 88% graduate · median earnings $89,110 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,533 students · in-state tuition $5,625 · 47% graduate · median earnings $46,919 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 2,619 students · in-state tuition $3,528 · 31% graduate · median earnings $42,513 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, 67 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Liberty Lake
Liberty Lake has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (67 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
67 mi awayPublic Libraries in Liberty Lake
Liberty Lake Municipal Library
23123 E. Mission Ave, Liberty Lake
Cities Near Liberty Lake
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Liberty Lake FAQ
Is Liberty Lake, Washington affordable?⌄
Liberty Lake's median rent is $1,895/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $118,723/year. Median home value is $577,500.
Is Liberty Lake, Washington safe?⌄
Liberty Lake's violent crime rate was 132 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1324 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Liberty Lake, Washington?⌄
Spokane County, which includes Liberty Lake, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Liberty Lake, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Liberty Lake is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,895/month and median household income is $118,723/year. The median home value is $577,500. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Liberty Lake, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Liberty Lake is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from