Living in Independence, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Independence · Census data 2020–2024
Independence has 1,462 residents with a median age of 31.5. The median household income is $58,000 (25% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $166,000, the median rent is $911/month.
Independence is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Independence at a glance
- Population
- 1,462
- Median age
- 31.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $58,000State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $166,000State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $911/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 44.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Independence a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 3.8%.
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 $166,000, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $911 per month, which is 23% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,546 a month in housing costs.
Independence median household income
The median household income in Independence is $58,000 and the income per person is $29,533. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Independence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 634
- Owner-occupied
- 44.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.4%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.45
Independence demographics
- Population
- 1,462
- Median age
- 31.5
- Under 18
- 33%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 594
- Foreign-born
- 8.1%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Independence ›
Education in Independence
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Independence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Independence
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 81.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Independence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence | 1,462 | $58,000 | $166,000 | $911 |
| Whitehall | 1,555 | $61,875 | $152,100 | $829 |
| Arcadia | 3,806 | $74,531 | $169,500 | $1,096 |
| Blair | 1,254 | $60,446 | $141,500 | $827 |
| Ettrick | 601 | $81,250 | $165,000 | $508 |
| Pigeon Falls | 368 | $79,500 | $181,900 | $844 |
| Dodge | 207 | $53,190 | $183,500 | $788 |
| Taylor | 328 | $59,531 | $117,500 | $879 |
| Galesville | 1,742 | $71,429 | $232,000 | $959 |
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What is the median household income in Independence, WI?
The median household income in Independence is $58,000, 25% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $166,000, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Independence?
The median gross rent in Independence is $911 per month, about 23% of household income.
Is Independence, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 3.8%.
What is the median age in Independence?
The median age in Independence is 31.5 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Independence?
The average commute to work in Independence is 22 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Independence?
The unemployment rate in Independence is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Independence?
12.4% 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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