As of 2012, Independence's population is 116,830 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 3.05 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Independence is $79,100. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.75 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Independence's cost of living is 9.20% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Independence public schools spend $5,143 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 16.2 students per teacher in Independence. --------------------The unemployment rate in Independence is 8.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Independence jobs have Increased by 0.02 percent.
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 26 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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