Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pulp
Coffee Shop
Zoup!
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Debbie's
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) C-
Independence Historical Society
Museum
Independence Community Theater
Theatre Arts
Stan Skoczen Stadium
Stadium
Cinemark Cinemas 24
Cinema
Tinkers Creek Aqueduct
Attraction
Spin
Bowling Alley
Frazee House
Museum
Food and Drink (6) F
Dairy King
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Penn Station
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Tavern of Independence
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Mr. Hero
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
The Compound Cleveland - Youth Strength Training
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Discount Drug Mart
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Marc's
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
K & K Meat Shoppe
Butcher
Acme
Grocery Store
Pinzone's Meats
Butcher
Dave's
Grocery Store
Marc's
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Marc's
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (6) F
Elmwood Park
Park
Liberty Playground
Playground
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Park
Lock 39 Trailhead
Park
Canal Exploration Center
Park
Lombardo Park
Park
Calvin Park
Park
Calvin Park
Park
Valley View Woods
Park
VII Hills Rec Center Park
Park
Creative Early Playground
Playground
North Park
Park
Valleywood Playground
Playground
Dunham Park
Park
Valleywood Park
Park
Center Park
Park
Circle Emerald Field
Park
Green Valley Park
Park
South Park
Park
John Muir Park
Park
Shops (6) F
Gear Up Velo
Bicycle
Verizon
Electronics
Nails
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Salon Centric
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
Kay Jewelers
Fashion
Verizon
Electronics
Big Lots
Department Store
Best Cuts
Hairdresser
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Rose Beauty
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Citi Trends
Clothing
Upscale Nails
Beauty
T-Mobile
Electronics
True North
Convenience Store
Food Mart
Convenience Store
The Store
Convenience Store
Leopold Furniture
Furniture
S&K Beverage
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Independence.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations F
Rockside
Transit Station
Canal Exploration Center
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living B

The cost of living in Independence is 106/100 - which is 16% higher than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime B

Independence crime rates are 1,780 per 100k, which is 14% lower than Ohio
Property Crime
1,552 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
227 crimes per 100k B+
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employment A+

The median income in Independence is $105,107 - which is 107% higher than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$105,107 A+
Unemployment Rate
0.7% A+
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health D

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Independence Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Cleveland Clinic Family Health Center
Clinic
Independence Urgent Care
Clinic
Angel Dental Care
Dentist
Cleveland Clinic Sports Health
Clinic
Pure Health Dental
Dentist
Dentalworks
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Garfield Heights Justice Center
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Pure Health Dental
Dentist
Marymount Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Passport Health Parma Travel Clinic
Clinic
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
Hospital
Sullivan Orthodontics
Dentist
Parma Fire Station Number 4
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Independence home prices are $234,400 - which is 78% higher than Ohio
Home Price
$234,400 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
5% B
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools A+

The Independence graduation rate is 92% - which is 8% higher than Ohio
School Test Scores
85% A+
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (2) F
Independence Middle School
Independence Primary School
Garfield Heights Middle School
Hillside Middle School
Maple Leaf Elementary School
Elmwood Elementary School
William Foster Elementary School
Lawerence School - Lower
Cuyahoga Hts Elementary School
Cuyahoga Hts Middle School
J.F. Kennedy School
Shiloh Middle School
Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School
Hilton Elementary School
Green Valley Elementary School
John Muir Elementary School
Chippewa Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Independence High School
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
Lawerence School - Lower
Trinity High School
Cuyahoga Hts High School
Garfield Heights High School
Normandy High School
Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School
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ratings A+

Independence has an overall rating of 92% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • Independence has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Independence crime rates are 14% lower than the Ohio average
  • Cost of living in Independence is 16% higher than the Ohio average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Independence? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Elmwood Park
      Liberty Playground
      Cuyahoga Valley National Park
      Lock 39 Trailhead
      Canal Exploration Center
      Lombardo Park
      Calvin Park
      Calvin Park

      Entertainment

      Independence Historical Society
      Independence Community Theater
      Stan Skoczen Stadium
      Cinemark Cinemas 24
      Tinkers Creek Aqueduct
      Spin
      Frazee House

      Food & Drink

      Dairy King
      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      Potbelly
      Chipotle
      Penn Station
      Chipotle
      Tavern of Independence

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Independence? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Independence.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Independence? The cost of living in Independence is 106/100 - which is 16% higher than Ohio.
      Independence
      106

      6% more expensive than average

      Ohio
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Independence? Independence crime rates are 1,780, which are 14% lower than Ohio
      Total Crime
      1,780 per 100k people

      23% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 57

      23% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -25%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Independence? The median income in Independence is $105,107 which is 107% higher than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $105,10790% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $52,59776% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      85% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Independence a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Independence home prices? Independence home prices are $234,400 - which is 78% higher than Ohio
      Median home value
      $234,40027% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,29737% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      94%

      48% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Independence have good schools? The Independence graduation rate is 92% - which is 8% higher than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      85%

      77% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      13% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Independence a good place to live? Independence has an overall rating of 92% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      92%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      2 total surveys

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