Independence
Independence
About the neighborhood
Independence, California, offers a tranquil environment characterized by peaceful streets and a slower pace. The neighborhood features a significant proportion of single detached homes built around 1972, providing comfortable two- and three-bedroom options. Primary and high schools are conveniently accessible, supporting educational needs within the area. Transportation by car is convenient, with generally easy parking available. While public transit options are limited, bus stops are nearby to assist with occasional commutes. The area includes several restaurants, offering dining choices to residents. Although bicycling can be challenging due to hilly terrain, bicycling remains a common activity among many residents.
Highlights
Characteristics
Transportation
Independence is very car friendly. It is very easy to park. In contrast, this census county division is not a very pleasant area for getting around by public transit. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines, and it is straightforward to find a nearby bus stop from most houses. Despite the fact that bike travel is prevalent, this area is not especially bike-friendly because the cycling network is not very well-developed, and there are quite a few hills. It is also inconvenient for pedestrians to get around in Independence since very few daily errands can be run without a car.
Services
Some, but not all, property owners in Independence will reside within a short distance of the closest grocery store. There are also a few choices for those who care about close by restaurants. When it comes to education, in Independence, residents will typically be able to access primary as well as high schools as pedestrians.
Character
Independence is an excellent census county division to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere. Independence is very quiet overall, as there are low levels of noise from traffic.
Car friendly8.8
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly4.2
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly2.0
A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant
Transit friendly1.8
Infrequent or no transit options nearby
Restaurants3.0
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries3.0
Some groceries within a short drive
Shopping1.4
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes1.8
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet10.0
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife0.0
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.6
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $31,871
- Median Household Income
- $50,694
Housing Type
- 71.4% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.2% SEMI DETACHED
- 3.9% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.2% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.2% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 24.2% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 71.4%
- Semi detached
- 0.2%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 3.9%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.2%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.2%
- Mobile
- 24.2%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 43 years
- 0 to 4
- 6.3%
- 5 to 9
- 7.7%
- 10 to 14
- 6.8%
- 15 to 19
- 3.1%
- 20 to 24
- 3.5%
- 25 to 29
- 5.8%
- 30 to 34
- 3.2%
- 35 to 39
- 6.3%
- 40 to 44
- 9.8%
- 45 to 49
- 5.4%
- 50 to 54
- 7.1%
- 55 to 59
- 6.8%
- 60 to 64
- 6.9%
- 65 to 69
- 7.7%
- 70 to 74
- 3.3%
- 75 to 79
- 5.5%
- 80 to 84
- 3.2%
- 85 and over
- 1.8%
Education Level
- 7.9% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 32.9% HIGH SCHOOL
- 31.4% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 7.6% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 13.0% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 4.4% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.6% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.2% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 7.9%
- High School
- 32.9%
- Some college, no degree
- 31.4%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 7.6%
- Bachelor's degree
- 13.0%
- Master's degree
- 4.4%
- Professional degree
- 1.6%
- PhD
- 1.2%
Commute Mode
- 6.9% FOOT
- 0.6% BIKE
- 1.3% TRANSIT
- 84.8% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 6.9%
- Bike
- 0.6%
- Transit
- 1.3%
- Drive
- 84.8%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 6.4%
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