Free Union Church, 2007
Liberty Township’s story
100 years in pictures
Census counts: 419 in 1930, 2,670 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2007 and 6 maps from 1888 on.
- 1926Liberty Township is settled
Liberty TownshipNJ
A town of 2,701, settled in 1926.
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: ElectricSpeech at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
2,701
2025 Census estimate · +1.2% since 2020
Median home value
$364K
Census ACS
Household income
$120K
median
Median age
49.4
years
Jobs based here
198
A commuter town
TownGrade
B−
#283 of 466 in NJ
Is Liberty Township a good place to live?
Liberty Township grades B− overall, 283rd among New Jersey's 466 graded towns, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. Residents are healthier than 81% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates and the median household earns $120K. On the other side, homes are expensive, about $364K for a typical one and 4.3 times the Allentown metro’s $85K median household income. 29% of the land in Liberty Township is conserved, above both the New Jersey town median (11%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Only 49 of New Jersey’s 530 towns score lower on walkability. Jenny Jump State Forest, at 1,371 acres with 4.3 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Liberty Township for work
Where Liberty Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
198jobs based in Liberty Township
1%of working residents work in town
25 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Liberty Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New Jersey), ordered by how far Liberty Township is from typical.
Cost of livingDOpen →HealthAhs Hospital 6.5 miles awayA−Open →Jobs & incomeA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.7 of 20; 2.6% of households have no car; 2.3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →SchoolsBeat 59% of New Jersey districts on tests and graduationBOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 46% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors9 miles of trailsAOpen →HistoryC−Open →Civic life4.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 599 attractions →Drew University and 110 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Liberty Township. Close and well known come first.
28 mi GardenDrew University
13 mi LakeLake Musconetcong
37 mi Theme parkDorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
35 mi Stadium & arenaSHI Stadium
11 mi National park siteMiddle Delaware National Scenic River4.1M visitors a year
28 mi Park & preserveDuke FarmsSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Drew University: CUBJONES83 (talk), Public domain · Lake Musconetcong: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom: Coasterman1234 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · SHI Stadium: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Middle Delaware National Scenic River: Mike Serfas, Public domain · Duke Farms: Ekem, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Liberty Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Liberty Township, and how to reach them.
PowerJCP&L18.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet5 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Liberty Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn New Jersey you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWarren County ClerkWarren County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP codes07838, 07823, 0786307838 71% · 07823 22% · 07863 7%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Liberty Township.
Liberty Township sends most of its workers to Blairstown Township and beyond and is healthy by national standards but mid-pack in New Jersey.
HealthA−
Liberty Township earns an A− for health
Within New Jersey it is less healthy than 59% of the 468 graded towns: New Jersey sets a high bar. Against the 5,680 U.S. towns with household incomes like Liberty Township’s, it is healthier than 57%, a smaller edge than it has nationally: part of it comes with its incomes.
19% of Liberty Township adults have been diagnosed with depression, against 16% in New Jersey’s towns and 23% across U.S. towns. Liberty Township beats the New Jersey average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 9.3% of adults have diabetes in Liberty Township.
81%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Liberty Township | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 28% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.3% | 9.7% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 17% |
32 measures vs. New Jersey
8 better21 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Liberty Township | NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.5% | 11.3% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.5% | 7.5% |
Ahs Hospital
6.5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
41st
percentile among NJ towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsA
Conserved land covers nearly a quarter of Liberty Township
8.6 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
#204for trails in NJ
29.1%
conserved · 2,211 of 7,593 acres
8.6 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Jenny Jump State Forest | 4.3 mi | 1,371 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Most working residents commute out of Liberty Township
Liberty Township has 198 jobs for its 1,174 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out. Jobs based here fell from 311 in 2013 to 198.
Most working residents leave Liberty Township for work: only 1% work in town. Liberty Township’s average trip to work is 37 minutes. Since 2013, Liberty Township has lost 113 jobs, to 198 in 2023.
1%work in town
| Liberty Township | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 37 minutes | 30 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $120,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 6% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Liberty Township1%
Blairstown Township4%
Mount Olive Township3%
Knowlton Township3%
Hackettstown3%
25 mi
median commute distance
198
jobs based in Liberty Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 40% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Liberty Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Liberty Township has chilly winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Liberty Township is 83°F.
23″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–39°
Spring37–60°
Summer59–81°
Fall42–63°
Oct 18
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+2.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than New Jersey overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 46% of residents (40% statewide); children under 18 are 16% of residents (22% statewide). 36% of Liberty Township adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
49.4median age · NJ 40.1
| Liberty Township | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.4 years | 42 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 16% | 21% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 45% | 29% |
Liberty TownshipNew JerseyUnited States
Ages · share of residents
22%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school32%
Some college19%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s25%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.1 points. Across New Jersey, 50.8% of residents are women.
| Liberty Township | NJ | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.1% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.2% | 8.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.3% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.5% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.1% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 22% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.9% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.8% | 7.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.8% | 9.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31.6% | 25.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.8% | 15% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.9% | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.8% | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.2% | 17.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,700, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Liberty Township faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 54% of U.S. communities. Since 1999, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Liberty Township.
46risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHurricanes
3
paid flood claims since 1999
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Liberty Township
18pages on Liberty Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Liberty Township
Centenary UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Hackettstown5.7 mi$37,732 tuitionWarren County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Washington9.6 mi$5,460 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Liberty Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as New Jersey.
About Liberty Township
Township in Warren County, New Jersey, US
Liberty Township is a township in Warren County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 2,670, a decrease of 272 (−9.2%) from the 2010 census count of 2,942, which in turn reflected an increase of 177 (+6.4%) from the 2,765 counted in the 2000 census. Liberty Township was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 26, 1926, from portions of Hope Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 30, 1926.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1926
- Area
- 12 sq mi
- Elevation
- 748 ft
Liberty Township’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Liberty Township.
Independence TownshipHope TownshipMansfield TownshipWhite TownshipLiberty Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NJ rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Township | #283 | B− | D | — | B | A− |
| Independence Township | #136 | A− | D− | A+ | B | A |
| Hope Township | — | — | D | — | C | A− |
| Mansfield Township | #327 | C+ | D | B+ | C | A− |
| White Township | #314 | C+ | C | — | B− | B+ |
Hope Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Liberty Township, Hope Township and White Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Liberty Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Liberty Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Liberty Township, NJ a good place to live?
Liberty Township grades B− overall, better than 52% of U.S. towns and #283 of 466 in New Jersey. It grades A− for health and B for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Liberty Township, NJ expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.