Independence
Independence
About the neighborhood
Independence offers a peaceful township atmosphere with predominantly single detached homes built before 1960, contributing to its unique charm. The community features primarily two and three-bedroom residences, providing comfortable living spaces. Low noise levels create a calm environment that enhances daily life. Residents benefit from convenient car access with ample parking available, making transportation straightforward. While the biking network is limited due to varied terrain, grocery shopping remains accessible without great difficulty. This township combines classic housing styles with a tranquil setting, making it appealing to those seeking a serene place to settle in a well-established, quiet neighborhood.
Highlights
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is a great medium of transportation in Independence. It is very convenient to find a parking spot. This township is not very bicycling-friendly since the topography is not particularly flat, and there are very few bike lanes. Getting around as a pedestrian is also not very feasible for house buyers in Independence because almost no common errands can be run without a car.
Services
In most, if not all, cases, a car is needed to purchase groceries. Regarding education, there are no high schools in this township.
Character
The character of Independence is exemplified by its calm ambience. Most areas in Independence are very quiet, as the streets are usually very peaceful.
Car friendly10.0
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly1.8
Unsuitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly0.2
Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant
Restaurants1.0
Few or no restaurants within a short drive
Groceries1.6
Few or no groceries within a short drive
Shopping0.6
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.2
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.8
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife0.8
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.2
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $28,092
- Median Household Income
- $52,500
Housing Type
- 100.0% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 0.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 100.0%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 36.8
- 0 to 4
- 5.2%
- 5 to 9
- 5.8%
- 10 to 14
- 11.0%
- 15 to 19
- 3.1%
- 20 to 24
- 1.6%
- 25 to 29
- 2.1%
- 30 to 34
- 18.3%
- 35 to 39
- 3.7%
- 40 to 44
- 9.9%
- 45 to 49
- 3.1%
- 50 to 54
- 3.7%
- 55 to 59
- 0.0%
- 60 to 64
- 5.8%
- 65 to 69
- 15.2%
- 70 to 74
- 0.5%
- 75 to 79
- 5.8%
- 80 to 84
- 2.6%
- 85 and over
- 2.6%
Education Level
- 0.0% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 32.9% HIGH SCHOOL
- 20.0% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 20.0% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 18.6% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 8.6% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 0.0%
- High School
- 32.9%
- Some college, no degree
- 20.0%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18.6%
- Master's degree
- 8.6%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 0.0% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 100.0% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.0%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 100.0%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 0.0%
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