Where Are People Moving in Liberty, GA?
IRS county-to-county migration, 2023 tax year (released about two years after the tax year it covers).
People moving in
2,287
People moving out
2,143
Net migration
-332
Liberty, GA is a net loser of residents. In the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), 2,287 people moved in and 2,143 moved out, for a net loss of -332. Net outflows can soften local rent and price growth over time, though the cause matters as much as the number.
Migration is most useful read alongside the rest of the market. People move for jobs, affordability, climate, and lifestyle, and where they come from and go to says a lot about what a county is competing on. Below are the specific counties driving Liberty, GA’s flows in each direction.
Top counties people moved to Liberty, GA from
| Origin county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham, GAGeorgia | 444 | 896 |
| Long, GAGeorgia | 209 | 430 |
| Bryan, GAGeorgia | 156 | 311 |
| El Paso, COColorado | 81 | 210 |
| El Paso, TXTexas | 77 | 194 |
| Bell, TXTexas | 68 | 160 |
| Pierce, WAWashington | 55 | 121 |
| Effingham, GAGeorgia | 54 | 117 |
| Cumberland, NCNorth Carolina | 52 | 124 |
| Honolulu, HIHawaii | 51 | 107 |
Top counties people left Liberty, GA for
| Destination county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Long, GAGeorgia | 339 | 780 |
| Chatham, GAGeorgia | 296 | 535 |
| Bryan, GAGeorgia | 150 | 337 |
| Bell, TXTexas | 100 | 259 |
| El Paso, TXTexas | 84 | 238 |
| Cumberland, NCNorth Carolina | 63 | 132 |
| Glynn, GAGeorgia | 58 | 109 |
| El Paso, COColorado | 58 | 168 |
| Wayne, GAGeorgia | 57 | 133 |
| Honolulu, HIHawaii | 55 | 127 |
“Returns” counts tax returns (a household proxy) that moved along each flow; “People” counts the individuals on those returns, when reported. IRS aggregate and foreign pseudo-rows are excluded. Informational only, not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
Are people moving to Liberty, GA or leaving?
Liberty, GA had a net loss of -332 residents in the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), with 2,287 people moving in and 2,143 moving out. Net migration is inflow minus outflow.
Where are people moving to Liberty, GA from?
The largest sources of new Liberty, GA residents are Chatham, GA, Long, GA, Bryan, GA. The full top-ten list of origin counties is in the table above.
Where do people leaving Liberty, GA go?
People leaving Liberty, GA most often move to Long, GA, Chatham, GA, Bryan, GA. The full top-ten list of destination counties is in the table above.
What does Liberty, GA migration mean for housing?
Migration is a leading demand signal. Sustained net inflows tend to support rents and home prices when supply cannot keep up, while net outflows can soften them. Read this alongside Liberty, GA's price forecast, building permits, and affordability on the full county dashboard before drawing a conclusion.
How current is this Liberty, GA migration data?
It comes from IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data, which is released about two years after the tax year it covers; the figures above reflect the 2023 tax year. That lag is normal for this dataset, which counts actual tax returns rather than survey estimates.