Housing data for North Liberty, IA
North Liberty, IA has an estimated 21,125 residents and 8,739 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Johnson County.
33.1% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,246 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+12.2%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 21,125 (±43)
- Housing units
- 8,739 (±463)
- Households that rent
- 33.1%
- Median gross rent
- $1,246
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +12.2%
What stands out in North Liberty
Homes built before 1980: 13.3% (±3.5 points) in North Liberty, lower than in Johnson County (36.7%).
Median household income: $102,102 (±$5,092) in North Liberty, higher than in Johnson County ($74,935).
Households without a vehicle: 2.9% (±1.6 points) in North Liberty, lower than in Johnson County (7.1%).
Renters paying 30% or more of income: 37.7% (±11.3 points) in North Liberty, lower than in Johnson County (56.3%).
- Age of homes in North Liberty
- Income and affordability in North Liberty
- Commute and cars in North Liberty
- Rent burden in North Liberty
Housing in North Liberty at a glance
- Median rent: $1,246 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,147 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 37.7% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 33.1% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $102,102 median household income
- Home values: $303,800 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,921 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $4,321 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 19.7% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 67.8% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 13.3% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 3.1% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 69.7% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 24.6 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +12.2% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 32.4% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.9% of homes have more than 1 person per room
North Liberty against Johnson County, its state and the nation
| North Liberty | Johnson County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 21,125 (±43) | 156,639 (exact) | 3,210,507 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 8,739 (±463) | 68,217 (±121) | 1,437,699 (±523) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 33.1% (±4.9 points) | 40.6% (±1.3 points) | 28.3% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,246 (±$104) | $1,122 (±$24) | $972 (±$6) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $102,102 (±$5,092) | $74,935 (±$3,026) | $75,059 (±$418) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $303,800 (±$20,749) | $308,600 (±$7,979) | $208,000 (±$1,141) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,321 (±$319) | $4,681 (±$109) | $2,897 (±$13) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 13.3% (±3.5 points) | 36.7% (±1.8 points) | 61.5% (±0.4 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 24.6 minutes (±3.5) | 19.4 minutes (±0.7) | 19.8 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 95.0% (±2.1 points) | 89.2% (±1.1 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 31.7 years (±2.0) | 31.0 years (±0.2) | 38.6 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
North Liberty covers 9.5 square miles of land, about 2,216 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How North Liberty has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 18,829 (±44) | 21,125 (±43) | +12.2% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 7,548 (±419) | 8,739 (±463) | +15.8% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,110 (±$54) | $1,246 (±$104) | +12.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $220,800 (±$13,299) | $303,800 (±$20,749) | +37.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $83,949 (±$4,577) | $102,102 (±$5,092) | +21.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,656 (±$78) | $1,921 (±$93) | +16.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,517 (±$211) | $4,321 (±$319) | +22.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 30.6% (±4.4 points) | 33.1% (±4.9 points) | +2.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.6% (±6.9 points) | 3.1% (±3.6 points) | −3.5 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.
Crime reported to police in North Liberty
In 2025, the North Liberty Police Department reported 99 violent and 350 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Johnson County, the departments that report recorded 196 violent and 1,166 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in North Liberty
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52317 | 26% | 23,097 | $1,241 | $322,800 | $105,318 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near North Liberty
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coralville | 3.2 mi | $1,057 | $298,500 | 44.1% |
| Tiffin | 3.4 mi | $1,224 | $338,500 | 19.8% |
| University Heights | 6.7 mi | $1,588 | $429,900 | 45.1% |
| Solon | 7.2 mi | $1,127 | $309,400 | 20.8% |
| Iowa City | 7.4 mi | $1,094 | $285,900 | 52.8% |
| Shueyville | 7.4 mi | — | $574,800 | 0.7% |
| Swisher | 8.2 mi | $1,114 | $260,300 | 17.5% |
| Oxford | 9.4 mi | $1,068 | $215,200 | 22.8% |
Places in Iowa most like North Liberty
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny | $1,319 | $331,000 | $108,198 | 28.7% |
| Waukee | $1,383 | $350,500 | $101,029 | 33.5% |
| Grimes | $1,251 | $304,700 | $120,037 | 29.1% |
| Altoona | $1,235 | $274,600 | $86,114 | 31.3% |
| Pleasant Hill | $1,215 | $295,100 | $90,508 | 21.6% |
| Johnston | $1,338 | $369,100 | $106,551 | 29.2% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Iowa.
HUD Fair Market Rent for North Liberty, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $942 | $1,002 | $1,180 | $1,634 | $1,972 |
HUD income limits for North Liberty, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,500 | $42,500 | $68,000 |
| 2 people | $29,150 | $48,600 | $77,700 |
| 3 people | $32,800 | $54,650 | $87,400 |
| 4 people | $36,400 | $60,700 | $97,100 |
| 5 people | $39,350 | $65,600 | $104,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $70,450 | $112,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $75,300 | $120,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $80,150 | $128,200 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Iowa City, IA HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $121,400.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
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, IA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in North Liberty is $1,246 (±$104) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in North Liberty?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in North Liberty, IA is $1,147 (±$50) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in North Liberty rent-burdened?
37.7% of renting households in North Liberty pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in North Liberty?
North Liberty has an estimated 2,700 (±437) renting households, 33.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in North Liberty?
The median household income in North Liberty is $102,102 (±$5,092) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in North Liberty, IA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $303,800 (±$20,749) for owner-occupied homes in North Liberty (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is North Liberty growing?
In North Liberty, the number of residents went from 18,829 in 2015–2019 to 21,125 in 2020–2024 (+12.2%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in North Liberty?
The ZIP code that covers North Liberty is 52317.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 52317?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 52317 is $1,241 (±$97) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Liberty city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Liberty city, Iowa
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Liberty city, Iowa
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Liberty city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Liberty city, Iowa
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Liberty city, Iowa
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Liberty city, Iowa
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Iowa City, IA HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Iowa City, IA HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: North Liberty Police Department (ORI IA0520500)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
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 city, Iowa (place:57360, in state:19).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .