Living in Independence, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Independence · Census data 2020–2024
Independence has 10,199 residents with a median age of 30.7. The median household income is $85,375 (about the same as the Oregon median), the median home value is $378,800, the median rent is $1,665/month.
Independence at a glance
- Population
- 10,199
- Median age
- 30.7State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $85,375State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $378,800State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,665/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 54.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Independence a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Oregon median; home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Independence
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Independence the median home value is $378,800, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,665 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,947 a month in housing costs.
Independence median household income
The median household income in Independence is $85,375 and the income per person is $31,794. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Independence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,195
- Owner-occupied
- 54.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.4%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 3.22
Independence demographics
- Population
- 10,199
- Median age
- 30.7
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 3,151
- Foreign-born
- 9%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Independence ›
Education in Independence
27% of adults 25 and older in Independence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Independence
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Independence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence | 10,199 | $85,375 | $378,800 | $1,665 |
| Monmouth | 11,428 | $69,170 | $413,200 | $1,114 |
| Dallas | 17,531 | $71,549 | $389,100 | $1,209 |
| Salem | 178,865 | $75,487 | $416,900 | $1,400 |
| Falls City | 1,222 | $51,250 | $302,900 | $1,095 |
| Four Corners | 16,275 | $69,669 | $340,200 | $1,416 |
| Turner | 2,792 | $101,979 | $529,500 | $1,380 |
| Adair Village | 1,233 | $99,125 | $448,400 | $1,836 |
| Keizer | 39,082 | $84,813 | $434,100 | $1,424 |
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What is the median household income in Independence, OR?
The median household income in Independence is $85,375, about the same as the Oregon median of $83,011 (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 $378,800, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Independence?
The median gross rent in Independence is $1,665 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Independence, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Oregon median; home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
What is the median age in Independence?
The median age in Independence is 30.7 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Independence?
The average commute to work in Independence is 25 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Independence?
The unemployment rate in Independence is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Independence?
27% 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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