At a Glance
Median Income
$98,653
$39,477 per capita
Home Value
$240,500
Zillow: $328,011
Median Rent
$1,204/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
34/100K
329/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.3%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
How Independence Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Independence's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Independence a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Independence residents earn a median household income of $98,653 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,477. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,970 business establishments, including 349 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Independence is $240,500 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,011. Median rent is $1,204/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Safety & Crime
Independence reports 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 329/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.3% of adults in Independence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Independence has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population29,024
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density1,636/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,653
Per Capita$39,477
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$12,391M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,384
Housing
A+
Home Value$240,500
Rent$1,204
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$328,011
Housing Units10,168
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent34/100K
Property329/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault7/100K
Burglary24/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,771/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation798 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.3%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed224 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Independence was founded in 1842.
The median home in Independence was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 224 Mbps.
There are 349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.