Independence, KS Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 4,740 housing units in Independence.
This represents a 0.1% growth from 4,735 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 4,670 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 70 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Independence is about 64.6%.
Independence's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 13.2%.
Average household size is 2.33 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Independence were built after 1940.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.80% |
| One Bedroom | 10.50% |
| Two Bedrooms | 36.70% |
| Three Bedrooms | 36.30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 13% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.70% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $49,000 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $24,200 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Median year structure was built | 1947 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $356 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 3.40% |
| Home Equity Loan | 2.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 54.50% |
| Debt Free | 40.10% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 16.2% |
