Living in Independence, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Independence · Census data 2020–2024
Independence has 2,117 residents with a median age of 48.4. The median household income is $92,500 (19% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $310,900, the median rent is $1,384/month.
Independence at a glance
- Population
- 2,117
- Median age
- 48.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $92,500State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $310,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,384/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 83.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Independence a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Independence
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Independence the median home value is $310,900, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,384 per month, which is 19% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,012 a month in housing costs.
Independence median household income
The median household income in Independence is $92,500 and the income per person is $45,446. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Independence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,003
- Owner-occupied
- 83.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.3%
- Vacant
- 13.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.43
Independence demographics
- Population
- 2,117
- Median age
- 48.4
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 870
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Independence ›
Education in Independence
32.2% of adults 25 and older in Independence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Independence
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 81%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Independence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence | 2,117 | $92,500 | $310,900 | $1,384 |
| Clinton | 899 | $104,659 | $222,500 | — |
| Hopewell | 13,371 | $74,185 | $192,000 | $1,162 |
| Raccoon | 2,755 | $84,792 | $218,800 | $1,133 |
| Findlay | 6,698 | $110,625 | $257,800 | $1,007 |
| Crescent | 2,141 | $81,992 | $195,600 | $1,215 |
| South Heights | 408 | $53,929 | $141,300 | $971 |
| Hanover | 3,313 | $91,140 | $243,200 | $1,234 |
| Carnot-Moon | 13,534 | $100,714 | $264,200 | $1,214 |
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What is the median household income in Independence, PA?
The median household income in Independence is $92,500, 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $310,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Independence?
The median gross rent in Independence is $1,384 per month, about 19% of household income.
Is Independence, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
What is the median age in Independence?
The median age in Independence is 48.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Independence?
The average commute to work in Independence is 27 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Independence?
The unemployment rate in Independence is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Independence?
32.2% 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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