Living in Independence, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Independence · Census data 2020–2024
Independence has 2,207 residents with a median age of 30. The median household income is $40,268 (34% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $147,000, the median rent is $964/month.
Independence at a glance
- Population
- 2,207
- Median age
- 30State: 38
- Median household income
- $40,268State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $147,000State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $964/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 54.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Independence a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 14.2%; a poverty rate of 31%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Independence
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Independence the median home value is $147,000, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $964 per month, which is 40.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,413 a month in housing costs.
Independence median household income
The median household income in Independence is $40,268 and the income per person is $22,580. 31% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Independence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 863
- Owner-occupied
- 54.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.5%
- Vacant
- 18.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 3.13
Independence demographics
- Population
- 2,207
- Median age
- 30
- Under 18
- 32.3%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 705
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Independence ›
Education in Independence
14.8% of adults 25 and older in Independence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Independence
- Unemployment rate
- 14.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Independence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence | 2,207 | $40,268 | $147,000 | $964 |
| Tickfaw | 857 | $54,125 | $180,300 | $1,000 |
| Natalbany | 2,416 | $32,483 | $151,200 | $1,081 |
| Amite City | 4,048 | $44,636 | $112,800 | $927 |
| Roseland | 1,070 | $45,856 | $112,500 | $868 |
| Hammond | 21,539 | $48,166 | $221,400 | $1,061 |
| Albany | 991 | $46,591 | $203,800 | $705 |
| Ponchatoula | 7,808 | $51,161 | $200,300 | $762 |
| Springfield | 382 | $53,750 | $153,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Independence, LA?
The median household income in Independence is $40,268, 34% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Independence?
The median home value in Independence is $147,000, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Independence?
The median gross rent in Independence is $964 per month, about 40.6% of household income.
Is Independence, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 14.2%; a poverty rate of 31%.
What is the median age in Independence?
The median age in Independence is 30 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Independence?
The average commute to work in Independence is 27 minutes; 0.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Independence?
The unemployment rate in Independence is 14.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Independence?
14.8% of adults in Independence have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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