As of 2012, Independence's population is 8,590 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 43.70 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Independence is $142,000. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.02 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Independence's cost of living is 1.40% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Independence public schools spend $4,525 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 20.1 students per teacher in Independence. --------------------The unemployment rate in Independence is 7.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Independence jobs have Decreased by 0.99 percent.
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 | --------------------Average Commute time is 27 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 • Median Priced Homes |