Independence, MO Housing


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The housing market in Independence, MO is thriving with a median value of $178,800. This is significantly lower than the US House Median Value of $338,100 and indicates that homes in Independence are significantly more affordable. Furthermore, house appreciation in Independence has risen by 13.06%, compared to 8.27% nationwide, indicating that this area is an especially good choice for potential homeowners. For those looking for an affordable home with great appreciation potential, Independence should definitely be considered.

The median home cost in Independence is $178,800. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 100.6%. Home Appreciation in Independence is up 16.3%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Independence real estate is 49 years old
The Rental Market in Independence
- Renters make up 31.6% of the Independence population
- 1.5% of houses and apartments in Independence, are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW
Buying a home is the biggest single purchase most people make during their lives. The second largest is most often an automobile.

Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingIndependence, MissouriUnited States
  55,230.0139,647,020.0
  5442
  $178,800$338,100
  16.3%16.6%
  62.9%57.0%
  100.6%101.1%
  $12.38$10.98
  $1,614$2,690
  54.3%57.4%
  8.9%11.2%
  36.8%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  1.5%1.9%
  0.6%0.4%
  0.5%0.7%
  0.2%0.4%
  0.1%3.6%
  6.0%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  2.2%2.6%
  2.1%2.4%
  3.5%2.8%
  9.5%3.9%
  12.2%4.5%
  31.2%11.3%
  18.2%13.0%
  13.8%20.1%
  5.0%13.6%
  1.2%8.3%
  0.7%9.7%
  0.1%3.9%
  0.2%2.2%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.0%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.1%0.2%
  6.2%13.6%
  6.2%13.6%
  9.0%13.6%
  8.4%13.2%
  18.9%14.8%
  9.0%13.6%
  15.1%10.0%
  6.9%4.7%
  13.6%12.2%
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The ice age sent glaciers sweeping south, ending at what is the edge of the Missouri River. Independence, Missouri, has artesian water straight from this glacial melt  More

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Over 10 years ago

I've lived here pretty much all my life, and I have to say, I'm ready to get out. I'm not sure if the crime here has just skyrocketed over recent years, or if I was just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Independence, Missouri is just like any other fairly large, fairly old town. A city approaching 200 years old and having nearly 120,000 residents is going to have both  More

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