At a Glance
Median Income
$114,049
$60,510 per capita
Home Value
$305,500
Zillow: $346,427
Median Rent
$1,547/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
56/100K
1,819/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.3%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Independence residents earn a median household income of $114,049 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,510. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 39,269 business establishments, including 3,107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Independence is $305,500 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,427. Median rent is $1,547/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Independence reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,819/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
51.3% of adults in Independence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% above the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Independence has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population7,543
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density792/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,049
Per Capita$60,510
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
A+
Home Value$305,500
Rent$1,547
Ownership94.8%
Zillow$346,427
Housing Units3,139
Rent Burden17.5%
Crime
F
Violent56/100K
Property1,819/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault42/100K
Burglary70/100K
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death10,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation785 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.3%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+20.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries68
Did You Know?
The median home in Independence was built in 1960.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 3,107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 82 fatal vehicle crashes.
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