The story of this market
The typical home in Independence, Missouri sells for about $234,882, or $146 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 17 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,542 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+3.7%
MO · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Independence, Missouri
The Independence housing market is currently characterized by competitive conditions with rising home values and a low inventory of homes for sale. While population growth remains slow, the city's affordability relative to the broader region continues to drive steady demand from families and investors. Market activity is stable, though future growth is tempered by broader regional economic trends.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Independence yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 3.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 47 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 15.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
- Worlds of Fun4.27.2 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Kansas City4.121.6 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.320.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's Overland Park4.319.7 mi
- The Rush Funplex411.2 mi
- Arrowhead Stadium4.74.7 mi
- Kauffman Stadium4.74.4 mi
- Worlds of Fun4.27.2 mi
- T-Mobile Center4.58.8 mi
- Johnson County Community College4.520.5 mi
- Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium4.68.4 mi
- Worlds of Fun4.27.2 mi
- Union Station Kansas City4.79.1 mi
- The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art4.89.4 mi
- Harrah's Kansas City - A Caesars Rewards Destination3.97.7 mi
- Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium4.68.4 mi
- Union Station Kansas City4.79.1 mi
- The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art4.89.4 mi
- National WWI Museum and Memorial4.99.2 mi
- Science City at Union Station4.89.2 mi
- Loose Park4.810.4 mi
- Meadowbrook Park4.815.3 mi
- Penguin Park4.59.1 mi
- Antioch Park4.815.5 mi
- English Landing Park4.715.8 mi
- Lake Jacomo Marina4.58.8 mi
- Blue Springs Lake Marina4.67.5 mi
- Puttery4.810.2 mi
- Shoal Creek Golf Course4.512 mi
- Heart of America Golf Course4.49.3 mi
- Drumm Farm Golf Club4.32.4 mi
- Minor Park Golf Course4.314.7 mi
- Independence Center4.14.4 mi
- Country Club Plaza4.510.1 mi
- City Market4.79 mi
- Cosentino's Sun Fresh Market4.19.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major cultural anchor that draws visitors and highlights the city's significant historical heritage.
A popular local green space featuring walking trails and a scenic waterfall, serving as a key recreational asset for residents.
Independence is well-suited for family buyers and long-term residents seeking more affordable housing options compared to the broader Kansas City metro, while also attracting investors interested in the city's steady rental demand.
The city is served by multiple school districts, with the Independence School District being the primary provider; school quality varies across the city's diverse neighborhoods.
The city is well-connected to the Kansas City metropolitan area via major highway corridors, facilitating a commute that averages approximately 24 minutes.
The city offers a robust amenity base including numerous public parks, historic sites related to its role in westward expansion, and various community sports facilities.
The rental market has seen significant rent growth since 2021, though vacancy rates for market-rate multifamily properties have remained elevated relative to historical norms.
The local economy is anchored by a mix of healthcare, retail, and manufacturing sectors, with ongoing efforts to revitalize the historic downtown area.
Independence is experiencing slower growth compared to the broader Kansas City metropolitan area, with development momentum focused on infill and revitalization efforts.
Development efforts are currently focused on long-term housing demand and infrastructure improvements to support the city's aging population and slow growth trajectory.
Parcels in Independence are subject to various special districts, including school districts and potential utility or flood control districts managed at the county or municipal level.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Missouri) — Occupancy Law Property Tax Proration: Allows for the assessment and taxation of newly constructed residential property starting the first month following occupancy, and pro rata removal from tax rolls for improvements destroyed by natural disaster. State (Missouri) — Residential Property Tax Assessment: Residential property is assessed at 19% of its true market value. The formula is: (Market Value * 0.19) * Local Tax Rate = Annual Tax Liability.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and Data USA.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.