Independence, OH Area Guide

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Independence Area Facts

  • Independence has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Independence crime rates are 24% lower than the Ohio average
  • Cost of living in Independence is 16% higher than the Ohio 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

      Elmwood Park
      Liberty Playground
      Cuyahoga Valley National Park
      Lock 39 Trailhead
      Canal Exploration Center
      Lombardo Park
      Calvin Park
      Calvin Park

      Entertainment

      Independence Historical Society
      Independence Community Theater
      Stan Skoczen Stadium
      Cinemark Cinemas 24
      Tinkers Creek Aqueduct
      Spin
      Frazee House

      Food & Drink

      Dairy King
      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      Potbelly
      Chipotle
      Penn Station
      Chipotle
      Tavern of Independence

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Independence? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Independence.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Independence? The cost of living in Independence is 106/100 - which is 16% higher than Ohio.
      Independence
      106

      6% more expensive than average

      Ohio
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Independence? Independence crime rates are 1,502, which are 24% lower than Ohio
      Total Crime
      1,502 per 100k people

      34% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 67

      34% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -16%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Independence? The median income in Independence is $105,107 which is 107% higher than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $105,10790% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $52,59776% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      85% lower 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

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Independence home prices? Independence home prices are $234,400 - which is 78% higher than Ohio
      Median home value
      $234,40027% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,29737% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      94%

      48% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Independence have good schools? The Independence graduation rate is 92% - which is 8% higher than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      85%

      77% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      13% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Independence a good place to live? Independence has an overall rating of 92% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      92%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      2 total surveys

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