What are current home values in Independence, IA?

The median home value in Independence, IA is $223,955 as of July 2026. This represents a 0.4% decrease compared to last month and a 5.8% increase year-over-year.

How have home values changed in Independence, IA?

Home values in Independence, IA have decreased by 0.4% month-over-month and 5.8% year-over-year.

How do home values in Independence, IA compare to Buchanan County, Iowa, and the national average?

The median home value in Independence, IA ($223,955) compares to: Buchanan County ($228,387), Iowa ($240,435), and the U.S. national median ($371,774).

Independence, IA Housing Market

$223,955

5.8% 1-yr

The average Independence, IA home value is $223,955, up 5.8% over the past year. (Updated on 7/31/2026)

What is the Zillow Home Values Index?

Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), built from the ground up by measuring monthly changes in property level Zestimates, captures both the level and home values across a wide variety of geographies and housing types.

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Independence Key Takeaways

Typical Home Values: $223,955

1-Year Value Change: +5.8%

(Data through July 31, 2026)

Independence Housing Market Overview

1-Year Market Forecast: --

For Sale Inventory: 34 (July 31, 2026)

New Listings: 10 (July 31, 2026)

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Median Sale Price: --

Median List Price: $224,217 (July 31, 2026)

Percent of Sales Over List Price: --

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(Metric availability is based on market coverage and data, housing data available for download in the Housing Data page)

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Zillow's metrics provide valuable market data by tracking market changes in different locations and housing types.

Neighborhoods in Independence

NameMedian ZHVI
Maywood$158,107
Riverview$78,647
Cityview$95,859
Highland$147,751
Unity$85,379
Roosevelt$73,661
Cedar River$82,093
Hurst$156,101
Liberty Park$155,208

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Independence Homes for Sale

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Independence Rental Market Trends

Average Rent: $888 (July 31, 2026)

National Average Rent: $1,962 (July 31, 2026)

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The Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) measures changes in asking rents over time, controlling for changes in the quality of the available rental inventory.