Population
Brookfield
19,235
North Liberty
20,782
Median Income
Brookfield
$108,429
North Liberty
$103,933
Home Value
Brookfield
$314,000
North Liberty
$300,000
Rent
Brookfield
$1,328
North Liberty
$1,226
Crime Rate
Brookfield
0.93
North Liberty
0.69
Cost of Living
Brookfield
153.9
North Liberty
144.8
Avg Temp
Brookfield
N/A
North Liberty
N/A
Unemployment
Brookfield
3.5%
North Liberty
2.9%
How Similar Are Brookfield & North Liberty?
North Liberty is Brookfield's #10 most similar city
6 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Brookfield
19,235
North Liberty
20,782
Both cities have similar populations — Brookfield at 19,235 and North Liberty at 20,782.
Violent Crime
Brookfield
0.93
North Liberty
0.69
Brookfield has a 23% higher violent crime than North Liberty.
Property Crime
Brookfield
6.44
North Liberty
3.98
Brookfield has a 38% higher property crime than North Liberty.
Political Leaning
Brookfield
28.4%
North Liberty
30.3%
Both cities lean Democratic with similar vote shares — 6% difference.
Unemployment
Brookfield
3.5%
North Liberty
2.9%
Brookfield has a 16% higher unemployment than North Liberty.
Median Income
Brookfield
$108,429
North Liberty
$103,933
Both cities have similar median income — just a 4% difference.
Home Values
Brookfield
$314,000
North Liberty
$300,000
Both cities have similar home values — just a 4% difference.
Education
Brookfield
29.6%
North Liberty
33.7%
North Liberty has a 12% higher education than Brookfield.
Demographics
Brookfield
74.0%
North Liberty
81.3%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 9% difference.
Cost of Living
Brookfield
153.9
North Liberty
144.8
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 6% difference.
6 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Brookfield and North Liberty share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Cost of Living & Affordability — North Liberty leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDNorth Liberty has a fair market rent (1br) of $961 vs $1,581 in Brookfield (65% lower). North Liberty has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,141 vs $1,781 in Brookfield (56% lower). North Liberty scores 150.4 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 176.7 in Brookfield.
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Housing Market — Brookfield leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorth Liberty has a median property tax of $4,422 vs $7,681 in Brookfield (74% lower). Brookfield has a vacancy rate of 4.5% compared to 7.6% in North Liberty. Brookfield has a owner-occupied of 79.5% compared to 68.5% in North Liberty.
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Jobs & Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBrookfield has a work from home of 15.9% compared to 13.4% in North Liberty. North Liberty has a unemployment rate of 2.9% compared to 3.5% in Brookfield. North Liberty: 12,127 vs Brookfield: 10,585 for labor force.
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Crime & Safety — North Liberty leads
Source: FBI UCRNorth Liberty has a burglary rate (per 1k) of 0.92 compared to 2.02 in Brookfield. North Liberty has a property crime rate (per 1k) of 3.98 compared to 6.44 in Brookfield. North Liberty has a violent crime rate (per 1k) of 0.69 compared to 0.93 in Brookfield.
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauNorth Liberty has a bachelor's degree or higher of 33.7% compared to 29.6% in Brookfield. Brookfield has a high school diploma or higher of 45.7% compared to 40.7% in North Liberty.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorth Liberty has a population of 20,782, about 1.1x the size of Brookfield (19,235). North Liberty skews younger with a median age of 31.8 vs 41.7.
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Brookfield
North Liberty
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNorth Liberty: 5 vs Brookfield: 4 for with emergency services. Brookfield: 3.8 vs North Liberty: 3.6 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Brookfield leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBrookfield has a public transit of 9.4% compared to 0.8% in North Liberty. Brookfield has a work from home of 15.9% compared to 13.4% in North Liberty. North Liberty has a drive alone of 73.2% compared to 67.0% in Brookfield.
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