North Liberty, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

North Liberty is a small town in Indiana with a population of 1,838. Residents earn $61,143 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,838 Population 1,784/sq mi density
$61,143 Median Income $37,100 per capita
$157,100 Home Value $255,413 Zillow
$855 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
52 Violent Crime/100K 314 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,143 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,100 home value, $855/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K (86% below avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,143
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $157,100
44% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 52/100K
86% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.6%
18% lower than US avg
Median Rent $855
26% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.5%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.2%
34% lower than US avg

How North Liberty Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,838
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,784/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,143
Per Capita$37,100
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$19,493M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,100
Rent$855
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$255,413

Crime

F
Violent52/100K
Property314/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary52/100K

Health

Obesity32.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.2%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain41.9 in/yr
Elevation731 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+92.7%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Libraries15

Is North Liberty a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, North Liberty receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. North Liberty offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in North Liberty is $61,143, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in North Liberty is $157,100, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $855 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

North Liberty is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 52 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 314 per 100,000, 84% below the national average.

Education

27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

North Liberty experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches, including 36.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

North Liberty has a population of 1,838 with a density of 1,784 people per square mile. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.2%).

Population

1,838
Total Population
1,784
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

North Liberty vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.8%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.2%
99% below US avg

Social Characteristics

North Liberty vs U.S. Average

The median household income in North Liberty is $61,143, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: North Liberty vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,143
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,100
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
IRS Avg AGI$73,799

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.2%
34% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,539
County GDP$19,493M

Business (County)

Restaurants630
Healthcare722
Retail895
Manufacturing315

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,800
37% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.06%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.8 min
Work from Home8.9%

Walkability

The median home value in North Liberty is $157,100, 44% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $855 (26% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $255,413.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$157,100
44% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$255,413

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$855
26% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,800
37% above US avg
Effective Rate3.06%
In North Liberty, 32.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.2% report depression. 22.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: North Liberty vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.5%
1% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.2%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity22.0%
Depression29.2%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress11.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.9%
Checkup Rate77.8%
Premature Death9,846/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access85.0%
Healthcare Facilities722
North Liberty has a violent crime rate of 52 per 100,000 residents, 86% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 314 per 100,000 (84% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: North Liberty vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent52.3/100K
86% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape52.3/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property314.0/100K
84% below US avg
Burglary52.3/100K
Theft261.6/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
North Liberty has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.9 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall36.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation731 ft (223 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density1,784/sq mi
Coordinates41.5324°N, 86.4281°W
County FIPS18141
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 1.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.5%
D 50%

Winner: Democrat by 1.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.6%
18% below US avg
High School+92.7%
School Test Score6.01
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,784/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries15
Healthcare Facilities722
Restaurants630
Retail Stores895

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.8 min
Work from Home8.9%

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