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A town of 3,694. A typical home worth about $809K.
Population
3,694
+7.2% since 2010
Typical home
$809K
+4.1% in a year
Household income
$187K
median
Median age
44.7
years
Jobs based here
728
A commuter town
What makes Independence stand out
The 2 things Independence does most differently from other towns.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Independence for work
Where Independence’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
728jobs based in Independence
4%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Independence’s report card
Now in Independence
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Residents weigh in
Independence is #255 of 257 in MN for “Cheapest rent”. Fair?
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TT Weaver · 6d · Town talk
Remembering Old Spots
I was driving down U.S. Highway 12 the other day and it got me thinking about how our town has changed over the years. With all the beautiful…
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The data
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Housing
A typical Independence home is worth about $809K
The typical Independence home is worth about $809,000, up 4.1% in a year, 131% above the Minnesota typical home.
$809KZillow home value
Typical home value
Independence$809K
Minnesota$351K
+4.1%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Independence
Most working residents leave Independence for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Minneapolis (13%), Plymouth (8%) and Eden Prairie (6%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Independence4%
Minneapolis13%
Plymouth8%
Eden Prairie6%
Minnetonka6%
16 mi
median commute distance
728
jobs based in Independence
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Independence beats the Minnesota average on 15 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
A+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Minnesota
15 better15 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Independence | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.5% | 11.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4% | 5.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.6% | 8.5% |
Ridgeview Medical Center
12.5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
96th
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 19% of U.S. communities.
19risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Independence has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
45″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–26°
Spring34–55°
Summer59–80°
Fall38–57°
Oct 8
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Outdoors
2.2% of Independence is conserved land
9.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
2.2%conserved
2.2%
conserved · 473 of 21,980 acres
9.1 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lake Rebecca Park Reserve | 5.1 mi | 985 |
| 2. Lake Sarah Park | — | 242 |
| 3. Robina Wildlife Management Area | — | 196 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
About Independence
City in Minnesota, United States
Independence is a rural city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. Most of the city is agricultural land with dense woods and numerous lakes. It is named after Lake Independence, a large lake on the community's eastern boundary. The population was 3,755 at the 2020 census. U.S. Highway 12 serves as a main route in the community.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 3,755
- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 978 ft
- Area code
- 763
Independence’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Independence.
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