Hello, I'm a remote worker and With a population of 122K, Independence is a mid-size city. The median home value here is around $166,400, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $166,400 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,061 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Any advice would be great. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Lily P.
same here
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Bella W.
As someone who grew up here, I have mixed feelings honestly. A lot has changed in the past few years though. community vibe used to be much wild but now it's excellent.
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Luke C.
honestly same experience here
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Cooper R.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. the quality of life is solid. Internet is hit or miss in most areas.
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Allison M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Springfield. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in consulting. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Zoey M.
Hot take but I genuinely enjoy living here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 6 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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