Population 15,644 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Liberty Heights
Household size in Liberty Heights
| Period | Liberty Heights | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.83 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.83 | 2.51 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Liberty Heights average 2.83 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Liberty Heights
| Period | Liberty Heights | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0 | 38.8 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.5 | 39.4 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.1 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.5 | 40.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.5 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.5, Liberty Heights is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 35.0, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Liberty Heights
| Period | Liberty Heights | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 15.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.4% | 16.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 27.4% | 15.8% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 15.3% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Liberty Heights: 25.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Liberty Heights
Renters in Liberty Heights
| Period | Liberty Heights | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0% | 37.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.1% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.3% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.6% | 37.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Liberty Heights rent: 51.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 35.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 10.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Liberty Heights
| Period | Liberty Heights | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 8.4% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 8.3% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Liberty Heights is close to the national rate: 10.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Springfield area overall (7.7%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Liberty Heights
| Period | Liberty Heights | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1945 | 1956 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1945 | 1956 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1944 | 1957 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1947 | 1958 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +2 | +5 | +6 |
Liberty Heights is a place of older homes: half were built before 1947, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Liberty Heights
| Period | Liberty Heights | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $758 | $809 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $779 | $871 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $998 | $995 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,225 | $1,261 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$467 | +$452 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Liberty Heights costs $1,225 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $467 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 35.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Liberty Heights
Bachelor's degrees in Liberty Heights
| Period | Liberty Heights | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 23.3% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 24.8% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 26.7% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 29.0% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +5.8 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Liberty Heights: 18.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.9 points, mirroring the country. Compared with other Springfield neighborhoods, though, Liberty Heights has a higher share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Liberty Heights
| Period | Liberty Heights | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.4% | 82.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.3% | 83.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.3% | 85.2% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.4% | 86.7% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Liberty Heights never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.0 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Liberty Heights
| Period | Liberty Heights | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 10.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −3.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Liberty Heights runs well above the national rate: 11.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Liberty Heights compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Heights | 2.83 | 33.5 | 25.1% | 51.6% | 10.8% | 1947 | $1,225 | 18.9% | 79.4% | 11.3% |
| Memorial Square | 2.87 | 30.1 | 30.2% | 82.4% | 9.5% | 1949 | $1,004 | 12.9% | 60.2% | 21.6% |
| McKnight | 3.00 | 35.0 | 27.3% | 56.2% | 10.9% | 1938 | $981 | 13.2% | 72.2% | 12.1% |
| Metro Center | 2.00 | 32.7 | 19.4% | 93.1% | 6.9% | 1946 | $917 | 18.5% | 73.5% | 16.4% |
| Bay | 2.94 | 27.2 | 32.2% | 64.5% | 15.1% | 1943 | $1,089 | 13.1% | 70.5% | 8.5% |
| Brightwood | 2.46 | 28.3 | 21.6% | 88.4% | 9.0% | 1959 | $624 | 4.8% | 57.1% | 8.4% |
| East Springfield | 2.57 | 40.9 | 19.9% | 23.4% | 3.7% | 1952 | $1,266 | 16.3% | 86.8% | 3.9% |
| Old Hill | 3.10 | 28.9 | 48.4% | 60.9% | 15.0% | 1944 | $1,543 | 9.3% | 60.3% | 14.0% |
| Upper Hill | 2.83 | 31.6 | 27.8% | 57.7% | 17.6% | 1945 | $1,314 | 25.2% | 82.5% | 8.5% |
| Maple High-Six Corners | 2.51 | 31.1 | 16.6% | 78.2% | 11.8% | 1950 | $961 | 9.4% | 65.1% | 14.9% |
| South End Springfield | 2.28 | 32.7 | 29.2% | 88.3% | 6.3% | 1953 | $1,026 | 16.0% | 63.3% | 13.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Liberty Heights. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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