Living in North Liberty, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Liberty · Census data 2020–2024
North Liberty has 21,125 residents with a median age of 31.7. The median household income is $102,102 (36% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $303,800, the median rent is $1,246/month.
North Liberty at a glance
- Population
- 21,125
- Median age
- 31.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $102,102State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $303,800State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,246/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 66.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is North Liberty a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in North Liberty
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Liberty the median home value is $303,800, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,246 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,921 a month in housing costs.
North Liberty median household income
The median household income in North Liberty is $102,102 and the income per person is $56,369. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in North Liberty: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,739
- Owner-occupied
- 66.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.1%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.58
North Liberty demographics
- Population
- 21,125
- Median age
- 31.7
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 7.2%
- Households
- 8,159
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Liberty ›
Education in North Liberty
54.5% of adults 25 and older in North Liberty have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 18.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Liberty
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
North Liberty vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Liberty | 21,125 | $102,102 | $303,800 | $1,246 |
| Coralville | 23,234 | $69,144 | $298,500 | $1,057 |
| Tiffin | 5,737 | $100,952 | $338,500 | $1,224 |
| University Heights | 1,384 | $111,406 | $429,900 | $1,588 |
| Solon | 3,152 | $113,295 | $309,400 | $1,127 |
| Iowa City | 75,752 | $58,546 | $285,900 | $1,094 |
| Shueyville | 740 | $123,333 | $574,800 | — |
| Swisher | 1,182 | $100,577 | $260,300 | $1,114 |
| Oxford | 779 | $82,639 | $215,200 | $1,068 |
More for people moving to North Liberty
North Liberty ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in North Liberty: FAQ
What is the median household income in North Liberty, IA?
The median household income in North Liberty is $102,102, 36% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Liberty?
The median home value in North Liberty is $303,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in North Liberty?
The median gross rent in North Liberty is $1,246 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is North Liberty, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in North Liberty?
The median age in North Liberty is 31.7 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in North Liberty?
The average commute to work in North Liberty is 25 minutes; 16.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Liberty?
The unemployment rate in North Liberty is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Liberty?
54.5% of adults in North Liberty have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: