Independence 54 Poor
Independence Livability #931 ranked city in California#24,011 ranked city in the USARanks better than 18% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Independence

PROS
  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Cost Of Living

    Residents of this area contend with a high cost of living, resulting in increased expenditures for everyday goods and services, housing, utilities and health care.

  • Crime

    High crime rates per 100,000 people are reported in this area, potentially indicating that it is an unsafe place to live. These statistics consider both violent and property offenses.

  • Health & Safety

    Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.

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      Independence transportation information

      Statistic Independence California National
      Average one way commute21min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work72.9%73.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool16.5%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%5.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle3.5%1.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk4.7%2.7%2.8%
      Working from home2.4%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The Independence, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).