Independence, CA
Full City Profile · California · Tulare County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
875
Population
180/sq mi density
$64,063
Median Income
$32,358 per capita
$268,400
Home Value
$326,618 Zillow
$1,059
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$64,063 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$268,400 home value, $1,059/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$268,400
5% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,059/mo
9% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.3%
18% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
412
Median year built: 1960
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$268,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$326,618
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.3%
Owner-Occupied
22.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,059/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1960
Average age of housing stock: 66 years
Homeownership Rate
77.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $268,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,618 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,059 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 412 |
| Median Year Built | 1960 |
| Rent Burden | 27.6% |