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Independence, KS vs Kansas City, MO

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- The median age of a home in Independence is 22.1% older than the median age of a home in Kansas City.
 Independence, KSKansas City, MOUnited States
 Median Home Age68  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$222,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock59.6%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.59.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$12.7$11.0
 Homes Owned57.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock11.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented25.5%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Independence, KSKansas City, MOUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,570$1,840
 Studio Apartment$530  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,040$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$700  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,590$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,020  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Independence, KSKansas City, MOUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other11.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Independence, KSKansas City, MOUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,99912.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock5.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99916.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock5.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99916.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock17.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9994.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock11.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock3.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.5%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Independence, KSKansas City, MOUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock9.8%13.6%
 2000 to 20092.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198910.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock11.8%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock13.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19497.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock21.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Independence    3 Reviews
Chris · Independence, KS
Low crime
Over 19 years ago

I did not and would not move here by choice,Uncle Sam moved me here temporarily. Crime rate is low but there is no economy. Walmart is the biggest employer and the only  More

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Chris · Independence, KS
Government Move
Over 19 years ago

Did not move here by choice and would not live here by  More

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Gerry · Independence, KS
Schools
Over 19 years ago

The schools in independence are adequate but nothing special. I beleive the taxes are too high and that the schools are not seening enough of the tax money to keep them  More

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Reviews for Kansas City    83 Reviews
Mark · Kansas City, MO
Moved and Come Back Twice
Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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Synthetic  · Kansas City, MO
Kansas City is the Midwest’s best kept secret
Over 4 years ago

KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Jo · Kansas City, MO
It's HOME / QUIET / FUN
Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  More

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