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Independence, VA
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Population: 1,146
Home Price: $104,300
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Overview
Independence is a small town in the state of Virginia with a population of 1,146. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Independence has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(A) Excellent
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
25.7 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Independence, VA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Independence
Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$27,171
$36,357
$32,693
Median Household Income
$32,738
$78,140
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
10.3%
4.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
Independence
Virginia
United States
Median Age
50.1
42.8
42.3
Gender
Independence
Virginia
United States
Male
45.2%
49.1%
49.8%
Female
54.8%
50.9%
50.2%
Race
Independence
Virginia
United States
White
90.3%
73.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
7.9%
15.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
4.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.8%
2.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.0%
4.6%
5.2%
Housing Information
Independence
Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$104,300
$269,619
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$446
$1,085
$801
Family Households
38.6%
38.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
40.8%
40.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
57.6%
68.3%
72.9%
Renters
42.4%
31.7%
27.1%
Education
Independence
Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
9.4%
7.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
39.0%
39.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
16.5%
19.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.5%
7.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
16.2%
17.7%
15.0%
Proficiency
Independence
Virginia
United States
Mathematics
87.7%
83.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
82.3%
77.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Independence
Virginia
United States
Murder
0.0
3.1
3.0
Rape
0.0
36.1
38.0
Robbery
0.0
29.3
40.7
Assault
0.0
120.8
188.5
Property Crime
Independence
Virginia
United States
Burglary
111.6
194.9
336.1
Theft
334.8
1499.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
111.6
109.6
167.1
Arson
0.0
8.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Independence, VA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
pizza
hot dogs
taco
taco bell
gumbo
steak
fine dining
authentic
barbecue
indieexperimental
grocery
gravy
mouthwatering
meat
poultry
snack
italian
traditional mexican
chicken wings
burger
classic rock
rockalt
bodybuilding
golf
rbsoul
football
nascar
outdoors
volleyball
racing
nfl
inspired by
library
masterworks
nature
studio
arts culture
generative
craftsmanship
theatre
illustrations
comic
artists
creative
collections
artistic
cinema
literature
studios
gallery
designs
books
collectables
junk
bodybuilding
adventures
memorabilia
enthusiasts
computers
collector
nascar
outdoors
hunting
photography
classic rock
studio
films
mcdj
firstrun
comedy
tv
commentary
indieexperimental
hollywood
arts culture
hub
programming
rockalt
advertising
rbsoul
educational
theatre
creative
production company
summer
nature
mountains
beach
fine dining
picnics
lawn
space
boating
pool
tent
swimming pool
facilities
hunting
photography
sports
thrift store
drivethru
local thrift
home depot
convenience store
record store
grocery store
santa monica blvd
dollar tree
walmart
screen printing
grocery store chain
goodwill
grocery
dollar stores
collectables
superstore
candles
aisles
kmart
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