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Independence, OR
B+
Population: 9,850
Home Price: $260,400
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Overview
Independence is a small town in the state of Oregon with a population of 9,850. Independence has a dry summer and wet winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
26.4 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Dry Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Independence, OR
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Independence
Oregon
United States
Per Capita Income
$24,719
$33,120
$32,693
Median Household Income
$65,019
$65,882
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
6.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
8.5%
10.5%
Age
Independence
Oregon
United States
Median Age
29.5
45.3
42.3
Gender
Independence
Oregon
United States
Male
53.3%
50.5%
49.8%
Female
46.7%
49.5%
50.2%
Race
Independence
Oregon
United States
White
73.3%
86.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.5%
0.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.6%
2.1%
2.7%
Asian
0.1%
1.6%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.2%
0.2%
Other Race
15.6%
2.4%
2.7%
Multiracial
8.9%
6.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
Independence
Oregon
United States
Median Home Price
$260,400
$295,742
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,140
$913
$801
Family Households
47.3%
47.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
19.7%
19.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
58.9%
72.4%
72.9%
Renters
41.1%
27.6%
27.1%
Education
Independence
Oregon
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
7.1%
6.8%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
25.7%
25.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
39.6%
26.8%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
3.6%
9.4%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
12.3%
15.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Independence
Oregon
United States
Mathematics
20.7%
36.4%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
43.0%
52.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Independence
Oregon
United States
Murder
0.0
2.5
3.0
Rape
19.3
39.8
38.0
Robbery
9.6
33.5
40.7
Assault
154.3
157.0
188.5
Property Crime
Independence
Oregon
United States
Burglary
135.0
292.7
336.1
Theft
1186.5
1911.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
77.2
193.3
167.1
Arson
28.9
19.8
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Independence, OR
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
high protein
peruvian food
hot sauce
pizza
grocery
tasting
beer
deep fried
ingredients
oysters
cheese
baking
chicken finger
meat
raw oysters
italian
beer taps
biscuits
bacon
mcdonalds
football
rugby
video games
college football
padres chargers
nascar
teams
cricket
sports teams
nfl
mens womens
racing
premier league
soccer
baseball
sporting event
coaching
ncaa
nba
basketball
nft
fine art
library
poetry
fine arts
multimedia artist
nfts
mixed media
poems
nature
theatre
performing arts
activism
shakespeare
museum
textiles
zine
sculptures
pottery
landscapes
video games
board games
many hobbies
nascar
books
playing guitar
fighting games
video editing
tv shows
number crunching
horror movies
baseball cards
fitness
scifi
youtuber
photography nature
computers
anime
memes
hunting
music videos
tv shows
producer writer
tv
sports
arts
director cinematographer
pop culture
government politics
theatre
performing arts
corporate
marketing
tvradio
hospitality
record label
production studio
celebrity
hollywood
lifestyle
hot tub
summer
space
sports
arts
nature
winter
photography nature
leisure centre
wildlife
backpacking
restrooms
facilities
backyard
swimming
yearround
landscapes
hunting
mountain
picnic
post office
black friday
craft fair
furniture home decor
coffee shop
grocery store
dealers
local supermarket
womens clothing
bundles
grocery
wristbands
drive thru
department stores
shopper
nightgowns
resale shop
mcdonalds
holiday shopping
cafes
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