At a Glance
Median Income
$194,205
$94,243 per capita
Home Value
$757,800
Zillow: $770,525
Median Rent
$3,500/mo
50.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.9%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
258 sunny days/yr
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+
3.9 / 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 $194,205 , which is 158% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $94,243. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,785 business establishments, including 3,018 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Independence is $757,800 , 169% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $770,525. Median rent is $3,500/month, with 50.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Independence reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 736/100K.
Education
62.9% of adults in Independence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Independence has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population3,695
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density114/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$194,205
Per Capita$94,243
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$193,617M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,734
Housing
A
Home Value$757,800
Rent$3,500
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$770,525
Housing Units1,244
Rent Burden50.0%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property736/100K
Health
Obesity25.3%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,600/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation949 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.9%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+19.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Independence was built in 1987.
27.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 3,018 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 60 fatal vehicle crashes.
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