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Independence, IA community profile
Population
6,083
Median income
$74,138
Housing units
2,874
People per sq. mi.
41.4
Area
147.1 sq. mi.
Source: HJN community data
Independence housing market
August 2026
Homes that sold · County records, as of Aug 31, 2026
Median sale price
$170,000$94,500–$232,500 typical range
Price per sq. ft.
$107
Sales
17
Paid in cash
58.8%
Homes on the market · MLS, as of Aug 30, 2026
Median list price
$254,950
Homes for sale
20
Price trend · Assessor repeat sales, as of Aug 31, 2026
Year-over-year
-15.5%
Housing stock — every home in the area, not only the ones selling or listed · Assessor records, as of Jul 29, 2026