Question 1

Is 52317 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 52317 in North Liberty has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the North Liberty city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 52317 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 52317?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 52317 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 52317. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 52317 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in North Liberty. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 52317?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 52317 is approximately $310K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 52317 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 52317 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 52317 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 52317 has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100, placing it in the moderate range for North Liberty. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 64/100, 52317 scores similarly to the middle tier of North Liberty neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

North Liberty — ZIP 52317

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
North Bend Elementary	KG–03	—	—	—
Penn Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
James Van Allen Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
North Central Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Buford Garner Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Liberty High School	09–12	—	—	—
Christine Grant Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—