Independence, WV
1 neighborhoods · 1,884 residents · West Virginia
B
63/100
71
Safety Score
50
Affordability
$52K
Median Income
$151K
Median Home Value
Is Independence, WV a Good Place to Live?
Independence receives an overall livability grade of B (63/100), indicating solid livability relative to the rest of West Virginia. Safety scores B+ (71/100). Affordability scores C+ (50/100) with a median household income of $51,932 and median home values around $151,300.
About 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 6.4%. 95% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 42.
$904
Median Rent/mo
24.4%
College Educated
6.4%
Unemployment
95%
Owner-Occupied
42
Median Age
1,884
Population
1
Zip Codes
Preston
County
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Neighborhoods in Independence
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26374Preston Co. | 63 B | 71 | 50 | $52K | $151K | 1,884 |
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.