How long do people stay in their homes in Independence, MO?
23.4% (±1.6 points) of households in Independence, MO moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.3% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 23.4% (±1.6 points)
- Since before 2000
- 17.3%
When households in Independence moved in
| Moved in | Independence | Jackson County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 5.2% (±0.8 points) | 5.1% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 18.2% (±1.4 points) | 23.0% | 20.2% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 43.8% (±1.7 points) | 40.9% | 40.0% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 15.5% (±1.4 points) | 14.6% | 16.5% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 8.0% (±0.9 points) | 8.2% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 9.3% (±0.9 points) | 8.1% | 9.2% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Independence, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is lower than in Jackson County (28.1%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (24.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Independence
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence | — | 23.4% (±1.6 points) | — |
| Sugar Creek | 4.8 mi | 17.9% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Tapawingo | 4.8 mi | 19.1% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| River Bend | 6.8 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Springs | 6.8 mi | 24.2% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Summit | 6.9 mi | 30.9% (±34.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Birmingham | 7.7 mi | 10.8% (±12.1 points) | Lower |
| Raytown | 8.6 mi | 19.3% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
| Grain Valley | 8.8 mi | 29.6% (±5.7 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Birmingham, MO (10.8%), Raytown, MO (19.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Grain Valley, MO (29.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kansas City | 31.7% (±1.0 points) |
| 4 | Blue Summit | 30.9% (±34.3 points) |
| 5 | Grain Valley | 29.6% (±5.7 points) |
| 6 | Lee's Summit | 25.6% (±1.8 points) |
| 7 | Blue Springs | 24.2% (±2.3 points) |
| 8 | Oak Grove | 23.7% (±5.0 points) |
| 9 | Independence | 23.4% (±1.6 points) |
| 10 | Greenwood | 21.3% (±7.1 points) |
| 11 | Raytown | 19.3% (±2.9 points) |
| 12 | Lake Tapawingo | 19.1% (±7.4 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Buckner | 18.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Lone Jack | 18.0% (±6.4 points) |
| 15 | Sugar Creek | 17.9% (±8.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Jackson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Independence
How often do people move in Independence?
23.4% of households in Independence, MO moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Independence have?
17.3% of households in Independence have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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