The Town FilesLiberty Triangle, Florida
Community in Marion County · population 23,759 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $275,500
- Household income
- $64,943
- Jan low / Jul high
- 46° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 59.3
Liberty Triangle is a community of 23,759 people in Marion County, Florida. The median home is worth $275,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for families than 86% of Florida towns, quieter than 70% of Florida towns, easier by car than 70% of Florida towns.
How Liberty Triangle ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Liberty Triangle is worth $275,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $64,943, which is more affordable than 61% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,711 a month. 91.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Liberty Triangle | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $275,500 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,711 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $64,943 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 91.7% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Liberty Triangle
| People | Liberty Triangle | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 41.7% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 13.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 14.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.2% | — |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Liberty Triangle
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 45.6°F. About 51.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 110 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 8 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Liberty Triangle since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 31, 1975 about 3.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 57 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 12, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 26, 2023.
Severe weather in Marion County since 1996
Marion County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Marion County
Marion County had 119,528 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,526 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Liberty Triangle itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Towns near Liberty Triangle
- On Top of the World, FL4.6 mi · 12,668 people · home $303,900
- Marion Oaks, FL5.3 mi · 19,034 people · home $257,700
- Ocala, FL8.1 mi · 63,591 people · home $241,400
- Belleview, FL9.9 mi · 5,413 people · home $210,200
- Ocala Estates, FL10.3 mi · 2,991 people · home $152,900
- Silver Springs Shores, FL12.6 mi · 24,846 people · home $201,300
- Hernando, FL13.5 mi · 9,284 people · home $209,700
- Rainbow Springs, FL13.5 mi · 5,091 people · home $310,600
Liberty Triangle questions
Is Liberty Triangle, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Liberty Triangle scores better for retirees than 67% of Florida towns and quieter than 70%. 41.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 59.3).
How much does a house cost in Liberty Triangle?
The median owner-occupied home in Liberty Triangle is valued at $275,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,943, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,711 a month.
What is the weather like in Liberty Triangle?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 45.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Liberty Triangle get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Liberty Triangle since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 31, 1975. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)