At a Glance
Median Income
$204,500
$67,179 per capita
Home Value
$646,000
Zillow: $549,186
Median Rent
$2,063/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
53.9%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
9.1% smoking rate
How Independent Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Independent Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Independent Hill a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Independent Hill residents earn a median household income of $204,500 , which is 172% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,179. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,632 business establishments, including 828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Independent Hill is $646,000 , 129% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $549,186. Median rent is $2,063/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
53.9% of adults in Independent Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Independent Hill has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population10,217
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,147/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.8%
Veterans17.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$204,500
Per Capita$67,179
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty0.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,239
Housing
A+
Home Value$646,000
Rent$2,063
Ownership96.6%
Zillow$549,186
Housing Units3,003
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,613/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation313 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.9%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+21.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute44 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed193 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Independent Hill was built in 2001.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
13.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
There are 828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.