Independence, MO housing market
The typical Independence home is worth about $213,000, up 3.7% in a year, 21% below the Missouri typical home. Homes typically sell in 18 days.
Home values, sales, trends and how Independence compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Independence at a glance
A strong seller's market
Homes are selling faster than new ones are listed: less than two months of supply. Well-priced homes can draw several offers.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
Show as a table
| January | Independence | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $100,000 | $148,000 |
| 2018 | $113,000 | $156,000 |
| 2019 | $124,000 | $165,000 |
| 2020 | $131,000 | $173,000 |
| 2021 | $149,000 | $193,000 |
| 2022 | $167,000 | $219,000 |
| 2023 | $186,000 | $237,000 |
| 2024 | $199,000 | $247,000 |
| 2025 | $204,000 | $258,000 |
| 2026 | $208,000 | $263,000 |
| August 2026 | $213,000 | $268,000 |
Independence and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence | $213K | +3.7% | 18 | $60,339 |
| Blue Springs | $311K | +2.1% | 13 | $88,920 |
| Kansas City | $254K | +1.7% | 21 | $69,166 |
| Sugar Creek | $177K | +3% | 34 | $62,165 |
| Lee's Summit | $394K | +3.1% | 18 | $102,531 |
| Blue Summit | — | — | — | $58,813 |
3.5 years of income
The typical Independence home costs about 3.5 years of the town's median household income, about the same as across Missouri (3.8).
How Independence ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.