Living in Independence, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Independence · Census data 2020–2024
Independence has 1,185 residents with a median age of 47.2. The median household income is $90,375 (16% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $190,600, the median rent is $795/month.
Independence is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Independence at a glance
- Population
- 1,185
- Median age
- 47.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $90,375State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $190,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $795/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 88%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.2%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Independence a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%.
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 $190,600, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $795 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,314 a month in housing costs.
Independence median household income
The median household income in Independence is $90,375 and the income per person is $48,608. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Independence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 646
- Owner-occupied
- 88%
- Renter-occupied
- 12%
- Vacant
- 18.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.23
Independence demographics
- Population
- 1,185
- Median age
- 47.2
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 527
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Independence ›
Education in Independence
23.2% of adults 25 and older in Independence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Independence
- Unemployment rate
- 9.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Independence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence | 1,185 | $90,375 | $190,600 | $795 |
| Avella | 688 | $71,000 | $139,100 | $1,507 |
| Bethany | 1,039 | $60,313 | $110,600 | $639 |
| Hopewell | 891 | $74,375 | $234,100 | $967 |
| Cross Creek | 1,734 | $68,098 | $233,700 | $1,300 |
| Blaine | 535 | $70,000 | $225,000 | — |
| Jefferson | 1,292 | $73,229 | $236,600 | $616 |
| Wellsburg | 2,203 | $42,868 | $104,500 | $624 |
| Hooverson Heights | 2,090 | $60,781 | $154,600 | $734 |
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What is the median household income in Independence, PA?
The median household income in Independence is $90,375, 16% 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 $190,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Independence?
The median gross rent in Independence is $795 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is Independence, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%.
What is the median age in Independence?
The median age in Independence is 47.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Independence?
The average commute to work in Independence is 42 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Independence?
The unemployment rate in Independence is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Independence?
23.2% 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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