Independence is a somewhat small city located in the state of Ohio. With a population of 7,520 people and two associated neighborhoods, Independence is the 208th largest community in Ohio. Independence real estate is some of the most expensive in Ohio, although Independence house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Independence is neither predominantly blue-collar nor white-collar, instead having a mixed workforce of both blue-collar and white-collar jobs. Overall, Independence is a city of managers, professionals, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Independence who work in management occupations (18.66%), business and financial occupations (10.67%), and sales jobs (7.94%). Also of interest is that Independence has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 14.92% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Independence is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Independence’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. As is often the case in a small city, Independence doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The citizens of Independence are among the most well-educated in the nation: 47.49% of adults in Independence have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Independence in 2022 was $54,168, which is wealthy relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $216,672 for a family of four. The people who call Independence home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Independence residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Independence include Polish, German, Italian, Irish, and English. The most common language spoken in Independence is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Slavic languages.
