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Houses in Independence, IA (Buchanan County) — Census median home value $156,900, county listing prices up about 3.9% over the past year. Market data for Independence houses and the broader area.
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Independence, IA is in Buchanan County, Iowa — this guide covers houses in Independence and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 6,149, with a median household income of $72,250. Census data puts the median value of houses in Independence at $156,900.
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Market overview
Independence housing market
Independence is in Buchanan County, Iowa. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Independence and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$156,900
Population (Census ACS)
6,149
Median household income
$72,250
County price trend (2025)
3.91% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Independence market snapshot
Population
6,149
County
Buchanan County
Median Household Income
$72,250
Median Home Value (city)
$156,900
Median Gross Rent
$769/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+3.9%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Independence's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $156,900.
County Price Trend
Buchanan County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.91% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Independence has an estimated population of 6,149 and a median household income of $72,250, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Independence's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 13% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Independence
County guide: Buchanan County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Independence.
USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Buchanan County and other Iowa communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.
Nearby communities include Rowley, Winthrop, Quasqueton, Hazleton, Brandon, Stanley, Aurora, Fairbank, Lamont.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Jesup (~8.3 mi), Oelwein (~14.5 mi), Dunkerton (~15.0 mi), Masonville (~15.9 mi), Gilbertville (~16.1 mi), Raymond (~16.6 mi), La Porte City (~17.9 mi), Elk Run Heights (~18.0 mi), Evansdale (~18.7 mi), Washburn (~18.9 mi), Dundee (~19.9 mi), Maynard (~21.5 mi), Westgate (~21.7 mi), Ryan (~22.6 mi), Manchester (~22.8 mi), Waterloo (~23.0 mi).
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Census & home facts
Independence data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
6,149
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$156,900
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$72,250
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$769
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.91%
Census place type
city
County
Buchanan County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
6.03 sq mi
Census GEOID
1938100
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Independence
Schools
Independence Comm School District — 4 schools, 1,496 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Buchanan addresses may be served by Independence Comm School District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Independence FAQ
What are houses worth in Independence, IA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Independence at $156,900.
How much do houses cost in Independence, IA?
For owner-occupied houses in Independence, Census ACS data shows a median value of $156,900. Active listing prices in Buchanan County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Independence, IA?
Independence houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Buchanan County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Independence, IA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Independence's population at approximately 6,149.
What's the median rent in Independence, IA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Independence at approximately $769 per month.
What is the median household income in Independence, IA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Independence at approximately $72,250.
Is the Independence housing market growing?
Buchanan County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.91% annual change in 2025.
Is Independence, IA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Independence's median home value at about 2.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 13% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Independence, IA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Independence Comm School District for many Independence addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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