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Thinking About The Independence, KY Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Independence. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

86/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB+

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

31,799

Median Home

$224K

Median Income

$95K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 31,799, Independence is a mid-sized KY city. Median household income is $95K with homes valued around $224K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.

Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Independence, KY. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$224K

Vacancy Rate

3.0%

Owner-Occupied

86%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Independence, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

41051

Area Stats

Pop: 31,799

Home Value: $224K

Independence Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Covington Area

Home: $255K6 mi away

Hebron Area

Home: $288K12 mi away

Frankfort Area

Home: $185K55 mi away

Lexington Area

Home: $239K63 mi away

Louisville Area

Home: $317K75 mi away

Schools Near Independence

Schools in and around Independence, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (12)

Arnett Elementary School

Beechgrove Elementary School

Early Learning Center

Florence Elementary School

Hillard Collins Elementary School

Howell Elementary School

James A Caywood Elementary School

Kenton Elementary School

Miles Elementary School

R C Hinsdale Elementary School

Steeplechase Elementary School

Taylor Mill Elementary School

Middle Schools (5)

Bartlett Educational Center

Rector A. Jones Middle School

RISE Academy

Tichenor Middle School

Turkey Foot Middle School

High Schools (3)

Boone County High School

Lloyd High School

Simon Kenton High School

Private Schools (10)

CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

GRACE ACADEMY OF CREATIVE LEARNING

Livability Grades

How Independence stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB+

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Independence and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.