Liberty is a city located in Clay County, Missouri and is also considered a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. Its close proximity to KCMO means that the residents of Liberty can enjoy a local home-town feel, while also having access to the cultural and recreational advantages of a big city. The city of Liberty has the honor of being recognized in August 2011 as the 7th Best Place to Live in America by CNN/Money Magazine.Connection to transportation outlets makes Liberty an excellent choice for businesses, shopping, and recreation. Several major employers reside in Liberty including the Hallmark distribution warehouse, Liberty Industrial Park, Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, and the Heartland Meadows light industrial park. Cultural and recreational venues include the Liberty Performing Arts Theater, Corbin Theater, the Liberty Community Center, and the Fountain Bluff Sports Complex. William Jewell College, founded in 1849, is a nationally recognized undergraduate liberal arts college and also hosts a myriad of cultural events such as music, performing arts, and theater. The Liberty Square offers an interesting assortment of retail shops including antique and gift stores. If this doesn’t suit your taste, simply hop on one of the major highway systems for quick access to Zona Rosa or The Legends outdoor malls. Liberty was founded in 1822, 18 years after Lewis and Clark passed through what we now call Clay County. Liberty is the home to seven historic districts and over 240 preserved homes and buildings including the historic Liberty Jail Site, the Clay County Museum, and the Jesse James Bank Museum.
The Northland in Clay County, north of the Missouri River, is one of the highest quality of living areas in the KC Metro with a perfect blend of low crime rates, an extensive recreation and park system, sought-after schools, and so many hidden troves of entertainment. Oh, and the taxes are lower relative to most areas in the Metro!Liberty is abundant with parks and trails for kids and adults alike. Green space prevails. Parks are littered throughout the city with an extensive trail system for exercising and biking. Pickleball is alive and well! The recreation center has a variety of swimming, exercise, and wellness programs. Seniors are a big part of the system as well.You can almost always find live music and entertainment at the Liberty Square downtown. The Saturday farmers' market in the square features many local vendors. There is no shortage of shopping, eating, or being entertained.Regarding property tax, rates in Liberty are typically 35-40% lower than in Kansas and are also lower than in KCMO. Safety, green space, entertainment, schools, shopping: Give me Liberty and lower taxes.