At a Glance
Median Income
$61,143
$37,100 per capita
Home Value
$157,100
Zillow: $255,413
Median Rent
$855/mo
34.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
52/100K
314/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How North Liberty Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Liberty's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Liberty a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Liberty residents earn a median household income of $61,143 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,100. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,539 business establishments, including 630 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Liberty is $157,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,413. Median rent is $855/month, with 34.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
North Liberty reports 52 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 314/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.6% of adults in North Liberty hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,838
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,784/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,143
Per Capita$37,100
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$19,493M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
A+
Home Value$157,100
Rent$855
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$255,413
Housing Units751
Rent Burden34.8%
Crime
F
Violent52/100K
Property314/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary52/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,846/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation731 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries15
Did You Know?
North Liberty was founded in 1836.
The median home in North Liberty was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 630 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.