City Intelligence
Independence, KY
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.
Livability Score
Strong across most livability factors.
Population
31,799
Median Home
$224K
Median Income
$95K
Zip Codes Covered
1
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 StatsPop: 31,799
Home Value: $224K
Independence Area Map
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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
HERITAGE ACADEMY
ST CECILIA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ST HENRY SCHOOL
ST PAUL SCHOOL
ST PIUS X ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TAYLOR MILL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
ZION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Livability Grades
How Independence stacks up across six key categories.
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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.