Best Places to Live in Independence, Iowa

As of 2011, Independence's population is 6,006 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -0.22 percent.

The median home cost in Independence is $103,000. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.89 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Independence's cost of living is 14.40% Lower than the U.S. average.

Independence public schools spend $5,358 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 14.7 students per teacher in Independence.

The unemployment rate in Independence is 7.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Independence jobs have Increased by 1.48 percent.

Average Commute time is 22 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

Independence's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
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