Independence, IA
1 neighborhoods · 8,705 residents · Iowa
A
82/100
82
Safety Score
84
Affordability
$73K
Median Income
$178K
Median Home Value
Is Independence, IA a Good Place to Live?
Independence receives an overall livability grade of A (82/100), placing it among the better areas in Iowa. Safety scores A (82/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (84/100) with a median household income of $72,893 and median home values around $178,200.
About 23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 1.2%. 76% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 42.
$795
Median Rent/mo
23.8%
College Educated
1.2%
Unemployment
76%
Owner-Occupied
42
Median Age
8,705
Population
1
Zip Codes
Buchanan
County
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Neighborhoods in Independence
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50644Buchanan Co. | 82 A | 82 | 84 | $73K | $178K | 8,705 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.