Iowa · Metropolitan Area
North Liberty is a small city in Iowa with a population of 20,782. Residents earn $103,933 per year, which is 38% above the national average.
Based on current data, North Liberty receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. North Liberty stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in North Liberty is $103,933, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places North Liberty among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in North Liberty is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,226 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in North Liberty is below the national average at 345 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 866 per 100,000, 56% below the national average.
North Liberty is a highly educated community — 53.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
North Liberty experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 89.2% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.8% |
| 19% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $103,933 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,241 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,238 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,456 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,140 |
| County GDP | $12,640M |
| Restaurants | 448 |
| Healthcare | 493 |
| Retail | 492 |
| Manufacturing | 80 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,982 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.33% |
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 13.4% |
| Census Median | $300,000 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $306,226 |
| Median List Price | $319,900 |
| Median List Price | $319,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $161 |
| Homes Sold | 16 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% |
| Price Drops | 8.0% |
| Inventory | 137 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,226 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,463 |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,982 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.33% |
| Obesity | 30.0% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.4% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 9.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,821/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 493 |
| Total Violent | 345.1/100K |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 45.6/100K |
| Robbery | 13.0/100K |
| Assault | 286.5/100K |
| Total Property | 865.9/100K |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 143.2/100K |
| Theft | 677.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 45.6/100K |
| Arson | 6.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.7 inches |
| 6% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 779 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7436°N, 91.6112°W |
| County FIPS | 19103 |
Winner: Democrat by 38.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 53.3% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,181/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 493 |
| Restaurants | 448 |
| Retail Stores | 492 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 13.4% |