Living in Independence, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Independence · Census data 2020–2024
Independence has 79 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median home value is $900,000.
Independence is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Independence at a glance
- Population
- 79
- Median age
- 37.4State: 32
- Median home value
- $900,000State: $489,400
- Homeowners
- 90.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.6%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Independence a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Home values 84% higher than the state median.
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 $900,000, 171% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Independence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 41
- Owner-occupied
- 90.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.1%
- Vacant
- 19.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.39
Independence demographics
- Population
- 79
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 33
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Independence ›
Education in Independence
44.6% of adults 25 and older in Independence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Independence
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Independence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence | 79 | — | $900,000 | — |
| Wallsburg | 305 | $107,292 | $477,500 | — |
| Daniel | 1,044 | $106,471 | $691,200 | $1,325 |
| Charleston | 414 | $96,607 | $712,100 | — |
| Heber | 18,015 | $110,339 | $654,200 | $1,870 |
| Midway | 6,171 | $157,065 | $892,800 | $3,399 |
| Woodland | 625 | $85,135 | $701,000 | — |
| Interlaken | 156 | $173,542 | $797,200 | — |
| Francis | 1,989 | $117,054 | $792,700 | $2,113 |
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What is the average home price in Independence?
The median home value in Independence is $900,000, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
Is Independence, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: home values 84% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Independence?
The median age in Independence is 37.4 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Independence?
The average commute to work in Independence is 17 minutes; 17.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Independence?
The unemployment rate in Independence is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Independence?
44.6% 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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