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Independence has a population of 5,603.
In Independence, about 63% of adults are married.
In 2000, Independence had a median family income of $79,819. To its credit, the people in Independence value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that the town is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.
The streets of Independence are considered safe by both national and state standards.
About 79% of housing units in Independence are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction.
In Independence, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Independence strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 6% |  |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Independence to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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