Liberty, NC

Liberty, North Carolina is a small town located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The town was founded in 1785 and named for the American Revolutionary War hero, General James Liberty. Today, Liberty is home to just over 2,000 residents and boasts a population density of only 12 people per square mile.

Real estate in Liberty is primarily made up of single-family homes and small apartment complexes. The average price for a single-family home in Liberty is $142,000 while the average price for an apartment complex is $115,000. The majority of homes in Liberty are occupied by families with children.

The main source of income for residents of Liberty comes from the tourism industry which relies heavily on its picturesque location and history. There are several attractions located within walking distance of downtown including the General James B. McClellan House Museum, which features exhibits on local history and Civil War memorabilia; as well as the John Brown House Museum which tells the story of abolitionist John Brown from his personal belongings and letters. Other popular tourist destinations in Liberty include Mount Mitchell State Park which offers stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains; as well as Hickory Nut Falls State Park which features a beautiful waterfall that can be seen from many parts of town.

Despite its small size, Liberty has managed to maintain strong ties with its surrounding communities both culturally and economically. In addition to providing jobs to locals, businesses located within close proximity to downtown contribute significantly to the local economy by providing goods and services that are not available elsewhere in town or regionally. For example, there is a locally owned grocery store that sells items such as fresh produce, bakery goods, meat products and dairy products; as well as a variety of other small businesses that cater specifically to tourists such as souvenir shops selling t-shirts and hats related to Mount Mitchell State Park or Hickory Nut Falls State Park