Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (1) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (0) F
Shops (1) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Independence.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Independence is 84/100 - which is 23% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A+

Independence crime rates are 1,084 per 100k, which is 44% lower than Virginia
Property Crime
952 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
131 crimes per 100k A+
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employment F

The median income in Independence is $34,706 - which is 48% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$34,706 F
Unemployment Rate
5.1% F
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Grayson County Health Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Independence home prices are $108,800 - which is 56% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$108,800 F
Home Appreciation Rate
23% A+
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools A-

The Independence graduation rate is 66% - which is 22% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
85% A+
High School Grad. Rates
66% F
Elementary Schools (3) D-
Grayson County High Career & Technical Education
Independence Middle
Independence Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Grayson County High
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  • Independence has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Independence crime rates are 44% lower than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Independence is 23% lower than the Virginia average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Independence? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Independence? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Independence.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Independence? The cost of living in Independence is 84/100 - which is 23% lower than Virginia.
      Independence
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Independence? Independence crime rates are 1,084, which are 44% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      1,084 per 100k people

      53% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 93

      53% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Independence? The median income in Independence is $34,706 which is 48% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $34,70637% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $56,97391% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      8% higher than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Independence a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Independence home prices? Independence home prices are $108,800 - which is 56% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $108,80041% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $42955% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      12% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Independence have good schools? The Independence graduation rate is 66% - which is 22% lower than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      66%

      20% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      85%

      77% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      23% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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