What is the median rent in North Liberty, IN?
The median gross rent in North Liberty, IN is $960 (±$203) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 156 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In North Liberty, the median gross rent went from $517 in 2015–2019 to $960 in 2020–2024 (+85.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $960 (±$203)
- Rented homes
- 156 (±70)
- $2,000 or more
- 3.2%
- Since 2015–2019
- +85.7%
How much rent costs in North Liberty
| Monthly gross rent | North Liberty | St. Joseph County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 9.6% (±15.8 points) | 6.2% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 42.9% (±20.5 points) | 36.9% | 36.9% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 42.9% (±23.0 points) | 41.9% | 38.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 1.3% (±3.5 points) | 11.0% | 12.0% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 3.2% (±5.5 points) | 2.7% | 3.6% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±21.2 points) | 0.7% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±21.2 points) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 42.9% of renting households.
3.2% of rented homes in North Liberty cost $2,000 or more a month.
North Liberty against St. Joseph County, its state and the nation
| North Liberty | St. Joseph County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $960 (±$203) | $1,062 (±$22) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 156 (±70) | 31,968 (±977) | 758,146 (±6,704) | 42,849,984 |
In North Liberty, median gross rent is not measurably different from St. Joseph County ($1,062).
It is not measurably different from Indiana ($1,062).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In St. Joseph County, North Liberty ranks 15 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 438 of 1,204.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in North Liberty has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $517 (±$255) | $960 (±$203) | +85.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 27.6% (±7.0 points) | 21.9% (±9.6 points) | −5.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6% (±5.9 points) | 4.3% (±7.3 points) | +0.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median gross rent in places near North Liberty
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Liberty | — | $960 (±$203) | — |
| Liberty Township (St. Joseph County) | 1.0 mi | $960 (±$203) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (St. Joseph County) | 4.6 mi | $821 (±$53) | Not measurably different |
| Walkerton | 5.4 mi | $828 (±$60) | Not measurably different |
| Polk Township (Marshall County) | 7.2 mi | $909 (±$231) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeville | 7.9 mi | $797 (±$171) | Not measurably different |
| La Paz | 8.1 mi | $698 (±$590) | Not measurably different |
| Koontz Lake | 8.7 mi | $663 (±$138) | Lower |
| Union Township (St. Joseph County) | 8.8 mi | $873 (±$187) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Koontz Lake, IN ($663).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across St. Joseph County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | German Township (St. Joseph County) | $1,114 (±$51) |
| 10 | Mishawaka | $1,070 (±$28) |
| 11 | Olive Township (St. Joseph County) | $1,043 (±$270) |
| 12 | Portage Township (St. Joseph County) | $1,038 (±$30) |
| 13 | South Bend | $1,033 (±$30) |
| 14 | Penn Township (St. Joseph County) | $1,009 (±$38) |
| 15 (tie) | North Liberty | $960 (±$203) |
| 15 (tie) | Liberty Township (St. Joseph County) | $960 (±$203) |
| 17 | Centre Township | $938 (±$166) |
| 18 | Madison Township (St. Joseph County) | $914 (±$221) |
| 19 | Union Township (St. Joseph County) | $873 (±$187) |
| 20 | Walkerton | $828 (±$60) |
| 21 | Lincoln Township (St. Joseph County) | $821 (±$53) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in St. Joseph County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about North Liberty
What is the average rent in North Liberty, IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in North Liberty is $960 (±$203) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much has rent gone up in North Liberty?
In North Liberty, the median gross rent went from $517 in 2015–2019 to $960 in 2020–2024 (+85.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
How many rentals in North Liberty cost more than $2,000 a month?
3.2% of rented homes in North Liberty have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 9.6% cost less than $500.
Is rent in North Liberty higher than in St. Joseph County?
In North Liberty, median gross rent is not measurably different from St. Joseph County ($1,062).
It is not measurably different from Indiana ($1,062).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
Is this the rent for an apartment listed today?
No: these are rents households reported paying across 2020–2024, not asking rents for vacant homes, which usually run higher.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Liberty town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Liberty town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Liberty town, Indiana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for North Liberty town, Indiana (place:54918, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25064_001E, B25064_001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0126E, DP04_0126M, DP04_0127PE, DP04_0127PM, DP04_0128PE, DP04_0128PM, DP04_0129PE, DP04_0129PM, DP04_0130PE, DP04_0130PM, DP04_0131PE, DP04_0131PM, DP04_0132PE, DP04_0132PM, DP04_0133PE, DP04_0133PM
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