What kinds of homes are in Independence Township (Washington County), PA?

Independence Township (Washington County), PA has 646 (±77) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 25 homes per square mile of land.

83.9% are detached single-family houses.

2.8% are in buildings of two to four units.

1.4% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on .

Housing units
646 (±77)
Detached houses
83.9%
2–4 unit buildings
2.8%
5+ unit buildings
1.4%

Homes in Independence Township (Washington County) by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building typeIndependence Township (Washington County)Washington CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Single-family, detached83.9% (±5.9 points)73.6%56.6%61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)1.9% (±2.2 points)7.2%18.8%6.2%
2 units0.9% (±0.9 points)2.9%4.3%3.4%
3 or 4 units1.9% (±3.0 points)2.7%4.0%4.3%
5 to 9 units1.4% (±2.1 points)2.6%3.1%4.5%
10 to 19 units0.0% (±4.9 points)1.7%2.6%4.3%
20 or more units0.0% (±4.9 points)3.7%7.0%10.3%
Mobile home10.1% (±5.1 points)5.4%3.5%5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.0.0% (±4.9 points)0.1%0.0%0.1%

In Independence Township (Washington County), the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Washington County (8.0%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (12.7%).

It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Independence Township (Washington County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Independence Township (Washington County)
PlaceDistanceHomes in buildings of 5 or more unitsCompared with this place
Independence Township (Washington County)—1.4% (±7.2 points)—
West Middletown3.1 mi0.0% (±64.1 points)Not measurably different
Bethany4.8 mi2.9% (±19.8 points)Not measurably different
Hopewell Township (Washington County)5.0 mi0.4% (±9.9 points)Not measurably different
Cross Creek Township5.3 mi0.0% (±7.3 points)Not measurably different
Blaine Township6.3 mi0.0% (±22.2 points)Not measurably different
Jefferson Township (Washington County)6.4 mi0.0% (±9.2 points)Not measurably different
Wellsburg7.2 mi9.5% (±7.1 points)Not measurably different
Hooverson Heights7.2 mi4.3% (±3.5 points)Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Washington County, place by place

RankPlaceHomes in buildings of 5 or more units
24 (tie)Ellsworth2.7% (±12.7 points)
24 (tie)Smith Township2.7% (±3.5 points)
24 (tie)Union Township (Washington County)2.7% (±2.4 points)
27Chartiers Township2.5% (±2.0 points)
28Peters Township (Washington County)2.3% (±1.5 points)
29Canton Township (Washington County)1.9% (±1.6 points)
30Independence Township (Washington County)1.4% (±7.2 points)
31South Franklin Township1.0% (±3.8 points)
32Somerset Township (Washington County)0.9% (±3.9 points)
33Donegal Township (Washington County)0.6% (±4.3 points)
34 (tie)Midway0.4% (±8.0 points)
34 (tie)Hopewell Township (Washington County)0.4% (±9.9 points)
36 (tie)Allenport0.0% (±23.2 points)

Showing 13 of 65 places in Washington 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 Township (Washington County)

How many homes are in Independence Township (Washington County)?

Independence Township (Washington County), PA has an estimated 646 (±77) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in Independence Township (Washington County) houses or apartments?

83.9% are detached houses and 1.9% attached houses, while 4.2% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Independence Township (Washington County)?

2.8% of homes in Independence Township (Washington County) are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.

Figures last updated on .

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