Independence is a somewhat small city located in the state of Ohio. With a population of 7,520 people and two associated neighborhoods, Independence is the 208th largest community in Ohio.
Independence real estate is some of the most expensive in Ohio, although Independence house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Also of interest is that Independence has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 14.92% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Because of many things, Independence is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Independence really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Independence perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.
Being a small city, Independence does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.
Independence is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 47.49% of adults in Independence have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Independence in 2022 was $54,168, which is wealthy relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $216,672 for a family of four.
The people who call Independence home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Independence residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Independence include Polish, German, Italian, Irish, and English.
The most common language spoken in Independence is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Slavic languages.