Independence, MN

Living in Independence

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 19
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Commute 44
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 5
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 80
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Colleges 63
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Schools 89
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Residents

3.8k Population +350 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
50% College-Educated +15% (2010–19)
82% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate17%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree37%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household82%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$130k Median Household Income +$27k (2010–19)
99% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
97% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K2%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more34%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector84%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office24%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Walked2%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$503k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$470 (2010–19)
88% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached98%
Multiple units1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K24%
$750K to $999K19%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more3%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas24%
Utility gas65%

Crime

Violent Crime in Independence

United States45
Minnesota28
Minneapolis Metro Area35
Hennepin County53

Property Crime in Independence

United States48
Minnesota45
Minneapolis Metro Area52
Hennepin County63

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump41%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 15 1 10
Feb 20 1 8
Mar 32 2 9
Apr 47 3 3
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 49 3 0
Nov 33 2 8
Dec 19 1 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding30
Tornado17
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Independence, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Independence, MN

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St Maximilian Kolbe
4 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Independence, MN

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Crown College
9 miles, S
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Capella University
22 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Independence, MN

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Buffalo Hospital
14 miles, NW
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Maple Grove Hospital
14 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Independence, MN

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