How long is the commute from North Liberty, IA?
Workers who live in North Liberty, IA take an average of 24.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
16.3% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.6 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in North Liberty get to work
| Means of transportation | North Liberty | Johnson County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.9% (±4.7 points) | 65.2% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±3.0 points) | 6.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 3.7% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 8.2% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 3.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.3% (±4.1 points) | 13.7% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In North Liberty, the average commute is higher than in Johnson County (19.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In North Liberty, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Johnson County (3.7%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Johnson County, North Liberty ranks 4 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 349 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in North Liberty
| Vehicles available | North Liberty | Johnson County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±1.6 points) | 7.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% (±4.4 points) | 35.1% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.7% (±5.8 points) | 39.6% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.4% (±4.3 points) | 18.2% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In North Liberty, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Johnson County (7.1%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in North Liberty
| North Liberty | Johnson County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.3% (±4.1 points) | 13.7% (±1.1 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.6 points) | 97.0% (±0.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±2.1 points) | 89.2% (±1.1 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In North Liberty, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Johnson County (89.2%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near North Liberty
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Liberty | — | 24.6 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Coralville | 3.2 mi | 19.3 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Tiffin | 3.4 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| University Heights | 6.7 mi | 16.0 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Solon | 7.2 mi | 20.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Iowa City | 7.4 mi | 17.3 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Shueyville | 7.4 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Swisher | 8.2 mi | 26.7 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford | 9.4 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Coralville, IA (19.3 minutes), University Heights, IA (16.0 minutes), Iowa City, IA (17.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Johnson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lone Tree | 27.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 2 | Swisher | 26.7 minutes (±5.5) |
| 3 | Oxford | 25.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 | North Liberty | 24.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 5 | Tiffin | 22.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 6 | Solon | 20.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 7 | Coralville | 19.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 8 | Shueyville | 18.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 9 | Hills | 17.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 10 | Iowa City | 17.3 minutes (±0.7) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Johnson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about North Liberty
How long is the average commute in North Liberty?
Workers who live in North Liberty, IA take an average of 24.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in North Liberty without a car?
2.9% of households in North Liberty have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in North Liberty?
16.3% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in North Liberty worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 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 Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Liberty city, Iowa
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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