Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
10%
North Liberty, IA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,682
Population
21,391
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Savor small-town tranquility near big-city attractions
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Suburban
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Nestled in the heart of Iowa’s Creative Corridor, North Liberty is an award-winning community with a small-town feel and quick access to big-city fun. Located just five miles north of Iowa City, North Liberty is convenient to the University of Iowa, world-class healthcare facilities, Big Ten athletic games, Coral Ridge Mall, and an array of cultural amenities. Cedar Rapids is also just 15 miles north of North Liberty.
Options for outdoor recreation abound near North Liberty, with numerous parks in town as well as close proximity to destinations such as Lake Macbride State Park, Kent Park, and Sugar Bottom Recreational Area. Getting around from North Liberty is easy with access to I-380 and Iowa City Municipal Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$96,881
Average: $120,007
Education
7,529
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,463
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
North Liberty has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in North Liberty, IA is $1,682 for one bedroom, $1,644 for two bedrooms, and $1,739 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Liberty has increased by 9.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,682/month
749 Sq Ft
House
$1,604/month
1,103 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Liberty, IA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
542 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
558 Students
Buford Garner Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
453 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
453 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
393 Students
North Central Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
622 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,167 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Iowa Children's Museum
- Lake Macbride State Park
- MacBride Nature Recreation Area
- UI Museum of Natural History
- F.W. Kent Park
Airports
- The Eastern Iowa
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.