North Liberty is a medium-sized city located in the state of Iowa. With a population of 21,345 people and five associated neighborhoods, North Liberty is the 26th largest community in Iowa. Much of the housing stock in North Liberty was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local North Liberty economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in North Liberty, where the median household income is $100,197.00.
North Liberty real estate is some of the most expensive in Iowa, although North Liberty house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Also of interest is that North Liberty has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in North Liberty telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 11.75% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
North Liberty is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, North Liberty’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
If knowledge is power, North Liberty is a pretty powerful place. 55.11% of the adults in North Liberty have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.
The per capita income in North Liberty in 2022 was $50,009, which is wealthy relative to Iowa and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $200,036 for a family of four.
North Liberty is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call North Liberty home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of North Liberty residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in North Liberty include German, Irish, English, Norwegian, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in North Liberty is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.