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Independence, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Tangipahoa Parish County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,045
Population
845/sq mi density
$44,821
Median Income
$25,934 per capita
$137,200
Home Value
$183,341 Zillow
$960
Median Rent
41.9% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
1,353
Violent Crime/100K
5,154 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$44,821 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,200 home value, $960/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,353 violent crimes/100K (256% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$137,200
51% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$960/mo
17% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.9%
10% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
944
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$137,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$183,341
Median Sale Price
$155,000
Median List Price
$145,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
58.9%
Owner-Occupied
41.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$763/mo
1 Bedroom
$832/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,007/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,298/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,508/mo
Census median rent:
$960/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
433 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
14.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$130
Active Inventory
7
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
41.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
35% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
58.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $137,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $183,341 |
| Median Sale Price | $155,000 |
| Median List Price | $145,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $130 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $960 |
| FMR Studio | $763 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $832 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,007 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,298 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,508 |
Market
| Days on Market | 433 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 7 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $130 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 58.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 944 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 41.9% |