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Independence, Ohio

Introduction to Independence, Ohio

Independence, Ohio, in Cuyahoga county, is 5 miles SE of Parma, Ohio (center to center) and 9 miles S of Cleveland, Ohio. The city has a population of 7,109.

Independence History

The city is either named for Independence Day or for the settlers desire to be independent of Cleveland. Cuyahoga County, in which the city is located, was originally inhabited by Native American Indians. In January, 1803, when Ohio was granted statehood, the most difficult problem it faced was forming new counties. On June 7th, 1808, Cuyahoga County was formed from Geauga County, but it was only in 1810 that Cuyahoga became independent of Geauga.

Independence and Nearby Attractions

  • African American Museum
  • Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
  • Bedford Reservation
  • Akron Zoo
  • Holden Arboretum
  • Alpine Valley

Things To Do In Independence

The African American Museum, the Akron Art Museum, and the International Women's Air & Space Museum are some of the museums in the area. Historic sites nearby include the Glamorgan Castle, James A. Garfield National Historic Site, the Mabel Hartzell Home, and Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens. There are many parks in the area like Bedford Reservation, Big Creek Reservation, Brecksville Reservation, and Brookside Park. Other attractions near Independence include the Akron Zoo, Cleveland Botanical Garden and Holden Arboretum.

Independence Transportation

Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport is a major airport nearby.

Independence Higher Education

Baldwin-Wallace College, Case Western Reserve University, and Cleveland Institute of Art are some of the colleges located nearby.

High Points

Independence strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyIndependence Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Independence Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 13%Independence Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Independence Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Independence People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Independence College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Independence Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Independence Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Independence, OH

Comparing Independence to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity26
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Property Taxes42
People Living Alone43
Housing Recently Built36
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime87
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