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Independence, MO

Aggregated across 7 ZIP codes in Independence.

Population: 124,335 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Independence, MO is $214,492 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $237,750 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,348/month. 41 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$214,492

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$214,492
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+8.4%
5-year appreciation
+29.7%
10-year appreciation
+140.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$214,731
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$237,750
Median list price
$259,430
Median price per sqft
$160
1-year sale-price change
+20.5%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
27
For-sale inventory
396
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
23 days
New listings (monthly)
184

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,348/mo
1-year rent change
+3.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$993/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,084/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,601/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,904/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
41
Elementary schools
24
Middle schools
6
High schools
6
School districts serving the area
INDEPENDENCE 30, BLUE SPRINGS R-IV, FORT OSAGE R-I
Schools include
THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM., BRYANT ELEM., MILL CREEK ELEM., OTT ELEM., WILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGH

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Conservation Chemical Co. (1.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.4°F
Average high
68.6°F
Average low
52.4°F
Annual precipitation
43.9 in
Annual snowfall
13.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
171
Days with Moderate air quality
192
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
155

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-42,557
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
70,718
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
65,487

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (11 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
332
Nearest airport
Liberty Landing Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
59
Hospitals include
ADVENTHEALTH SHAWNEE MISSION, OVERLAND PARK REG MED CTR, MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-815 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
52.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,953
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
72.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
316,627
Average weekly wage
$1,338
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,187

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

IndependenceState medianUS median
Median home value$214,492$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$237,750$249,900$325,000
Median days on market42 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,348/mo$1,417/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,953$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Independence, MO?
$214,492.
What is the median sale price in Independence, MO?
$237,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Independence, MO?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Independence, MO?
Typical rent: $1,348/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Independence, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Independence, MO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Independence, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Independence, MO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Independence, MO?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Conservation Chemical Co., 1.3 mi.
How many schools serve Independence, MO?
41 schools (24 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Independence, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Independence, MO?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Independence, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Independence

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