City profile
North Liberty, IA
Johnson County · Population 21,125
North Liberty is a town in Johnson County, IA with about 21,125 residents and a typical home value near $304,000. It is 7 miles from Iowa City, IA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
21°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
195
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$303,800
Typical monthly housing
$2,012
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
95
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.43%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.8%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.94%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 87/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Tornado, Hail
Nearest major airport
107 mi to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 68% Democratic / 30% Republican
Community
Population
21,125
Black population
4.1%
County
Johnson County
Detailed crime figures are available for our 201 hand-researched cities.
2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, derechos
Highlights
- About 21,125 residents
- Typical home value about $304,000
- 7 miles from Iowa City, IA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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