Independence is a somewhat small city located in the state of Ohio. With a population of 7,481 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.

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.

A relatively large number of people in Independence telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 17.14% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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.

Being a small city, Independence does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Independence, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Independence is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 51.30% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%.

The per capita income in Independence in 2022 was $60,510, which is wealthy relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $242,040 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, Irish, Italian, and English.

The most common language spoken in Independence is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Slavic languages.