Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Independent Hill is a small city in Virginia with a population of 10,217. Residents earn $204,500 per year, which is 172% above the national average.
Based on current data, Independent Hill receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Independent Hill stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Independent Hill is $204,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 172% above $75,149. This places Independent Hill among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Independent Hill is $646,000, making it a premium housing market at 129% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,063 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Independent Hill is a highly educated community — 53.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Independent Hill enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 83.2% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.8% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $204,500 |
| 172% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $67,179 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,239 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $92,547 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 10,632 |
| Restaurants | 828 |
| Healthcare | 1,009 |
| Retail | 1,185 |
| Manufacturing | 126 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,054 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.94% |
| Commute Time | 44.1 min |
| Work from Home | 21.2% |
| Census Median | $646,000 |
| 129% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $751,000 |
| Median List Price | $751,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $247 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.9% |
| Price Drops | 10.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,063 |
| 77% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,054 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.94% |
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.2% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,613/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,009 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 313 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6445°N, 77.4251°W |
| County FIPS | 51153 |
Winner: Democrat by 18 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 53.9% |
| 60% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,147/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,009 |
| Restaurants | 828 |
| Retail Stores | 1,185 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 44.1 min |
| Work from Home | 21.2% |