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Independence Area Facts

  • Independence has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • Independence crime rates are 67% higher than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Independence is 21% 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 88/100 - which is 21% lower than Virginia.
      Independence
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Virginia
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Independence? Independence crime rates are 2,985, which are 67% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      2,985 per 100k people

      41% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34  

      41% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      89%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Independence? The median income in Independence is $52,334 which is 46% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $52,33436% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $84,44688% 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 $191,552 - which is 56% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $191,55241% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $64355% 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

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