Living in Independent Hill, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Independent Hill · Census data 2020–2024
Independent Hill has 10,853 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $204,886 (120% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $674,300, the median rent is $2,295/month.
Independent Hill at a glance
- Population
- 10,853
- Median age
- 38State: 39
- Median household income
- $204,886State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $674,300State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,295/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 96.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.5%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Independent Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 120% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 1.5%.
Cons: Home values 76% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Independent Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Independent Hill the median home value is $674,300, 103% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,295 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,109 a month in housing costs.
Independent Hill median household income
The median household income in Independent Hill is $204,886 and the income per person is $65,651. 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Independent Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,213
- Owner-occupied
- 96.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.9%
- Vacant
- 1.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 3.42
Independent Hill demographics
- Population
- 10,853
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 29.6%
- 65 and older
- 8.4%
- Households
- 3,163
- Foreign-born
- 14.2%
- Veterans
- 15.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Independent Hill ›
Education in Independent Hill
51.5% of adults 25 and older in Independent Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 21% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Independent Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 23.2%
- Drive alone
- 63%
- Public transit
- 3.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Independent Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Hill | 10,853 | $204,886 | $674,300 | $2,295 |
| Dale City | 71,016 | $111,994 | $425,500 | $1,876 |
| Montclair | 22,387 | $155,774 | $577,800 | $2,366 |
| Buckhall | 21,602 | $180,021 | $635,500 | $2,478 |
| County Center | 3,789 | $152,356 | $588,900 | $1,918 |
| Potomac Mills | 5,741 | $104,545 | $582,700 | $1,956 |
| Lake Ridge | 46,049 | $127,154 | $471,200 | $2,033 |
| Manassas | 42,976 | $113,590 | $449,900 | $1,850 |
| Dumfries | 5,816 | $82,355 | $331,800 | $1,732 |
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What is the median household income in Independent Hill, VA?
The median household income in Independent Hill is $204,886, 120% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Independent Hill?
The median home value in Independent Hill is $674,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Independent Hill?
The median gross rent in Independent Hill is $2,295 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Independent Hill, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 120% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 1.5%. Minuses: home values 76% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
What is the median age in Independent Hill?
The median age in Independent Hill is 38 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Independent Hill?
The average commute to work in Independent Hill is 42 minutes; 23.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Independent Hill?
The unemployment rate in Independent Hill is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Independent Hill?
51.5% of adults in Independent Hill 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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