Liberty Hill
The local labor force surpasses 2,500, with over 65 primary employers forming three distinct industrial clusters: construction, metal fabrication, and wood products manufacturing.

Nestled between the North and South forks of the San Gabriel River, Liberty Hill enjoys a strategic location seamlessly connected to the rest of the state. Travel options abound with Austin-Bergstrom International Airport just 42 miles southeast, Georgetown Municipal Airport 19 miles to the east, and U.S. 183 and SH-29 linking Liberty Hill to I-35. Capital Metro, the region’s public transportation entity, provides commuter and freight rail services a mere five miles south, while water transportation is facilitated by the Port of Houston, roughly 218 miles southeast. 

Liberty Hill’s vibrant community draws from a robust labor pool, tapping into Williamson and Burnet Counties, totaling an estimated 378,000 individuals. The local labor force surpasses 2,500, with over 65 primary employers forming three distinct industrial clusters: construction, metal fabrication, and wood products manufacturing. The community thrives in occupations spanning management, business, science, and the arts.

Within the expansive Liberty Hill Independent School District, encompassing 100 square miles with eight campuses, 7,800 students, and over 650 employees, education takes center stage. Additionally, eight public and private higher education institutions are within a 70-mile radius.

LIBERTY HILL
WILLIAMSON COUNTY
AUSTIN MSA
Population 2023
10,428
697,191
2,473,275
Population growth 2013-2023
904.6%
48.2%
31.3%
Land area (sq. mi.) 2020
4.6
1,115.8
4,219.5
Median age 2024
36.1
37.5
35.5
Households 2024
2,539
263,320
992,698
Home ownership rate 2024
90.2%
67.7%
58.0%
Median household income 2024
$112,461
$106,629
$98,368
Per capita income 2024
$53,181
$52,094
$54,422
High school grads 2024
94.2%
95.2%
92.9%
College grads 2024
44.3%
49.7%
51.9%
Labor force 2023
380,582
1,454,802
Unemployment rate 2023
3.4%
3.3%
Public school enrollment 2021-2022
124,420
328,852
High school graduates 2022
9,010
22,140
Retail sales 2023
$155 mil.
$14,103 mil.
$48,390 mil.
Business
2023
Establishments
15,405
76,406
Employment
223,186
1,248,890
Average salary
$74,928
$84,375
Mfg.business
2023
Establishments
492
2,239
Employment
15,819
72,133
Average salary
$144,033
$126,226

Source: Texas Comptroller for retail sales; Texas Workforce Commission for labor force, unemployment, businesses, employees, and salaries; Texas Education Agency for public school enrollment and graduates; ESRI for 2024 demographic estimates; and U.S. Census Bureau for all other data.

contact
Organization:
Liberty Hill Economic Development Corporation
Location:
806 Main St.
Liberty Hill, TX 78642