Independence County Housing
As of 2010-2014, median price of a house in Independence County is $91,300, which is lower than the state average of $108,700 and is much lower than the national average of $175,700. The Independence County median house value has grown by 41.99% since 2000. The growth rate for the price of a house in Independence County is lower than the state average rate of 49.31% and is lower than the national average rate of 46.91%. The median year that a house in Independence County was built is 1981, which is about the same as the median year for a house built in the state which is 1982 and is newer than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1976.
House Value
Median Value of a Total of 10,084 Owner Occupied Houses in Independence County, #24Independence County | 91,300 USD |
Arkansas | 108,700 USD |
U.S. | 175,700 USD |
Independence County | 41.99% |
Arkansas | 49.31% |
U.S. | 46.91% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house value data.
Housing Occupancy
Independence County | Arkansas | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 16,205, see rank, 100% | 1,329,139 | 132,741,033 |
Occupied Housing Units | 14,405, 88.89%, see rank | 85.20% | 87.55% |
Owner Occupied | 10,084, 62.23%, see rank | 56.70% | 56.34% |
Renter Occupied | 4,321, 26.66%, see rank | 28.50% | 31.21% |
Vacant Housing Units | 1,800, 11.11%, see rank | 14.80% | 12.45% |
For Rent | 262, 1.62%, see rank | 3.08% | 2.34% |
For Sale Only | 219, 1.35%, see rank | 1.47% | 1.20% |
Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 131, 0.81%, see rank | 1.34% | 0.92% |
For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 302, 1.86%, see rank | 3.77% | 3.97% |
For Migrant Workers | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.03% | 0.03% |
Other Vacant | 886, 5.47%, see rank | 5.11% | 4.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #27Independence County | Arkansas | U.S. |
1981 | 1982 | 1976 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical year structure built data.
Mortgage Status
Independence County | % | Arkansas | U.S. | |
Owner-Occupied Units | 10,084 | 100% | 753,620 | 74,787,460 |
With a Mortgage | 5,415 | 53.70%, see rank | 57.12% | 65.58% |
Without a Mortgage | 4,669 | 46.30%, see rank | 42.88% | 34.42% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical mortgage status data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Independence County | 902 USD |
Arkansas | 1,027 USD |
U.S. | 1,522 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Independence County | % | Arkansas | U.S. |
$299 or Less | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.27% | 0.20% |
$300 to $499 | 238 | 4.40%, see rank | 4.06% | 1.59% |
$500 to $699 | 1,304 | 24.08%, see rank | 13.71% | 5.01% |
$700 to $999 | 1,545 | 28.53%, see rank | 29.88% | 14.32% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 1,497 | 27.65%, see rank | 31.28% | 27.90% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 542 | 10.01%, see rank | 11.89% | 20.35% |
$2,000 to $2,999 | 180 | 3.32%, see rank | 6.76% | 19.52% |
$3,000 or More | 109 | 2.01%, see rank | 2.16% | 11.12% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Independence County | 21.50% of the Total Income |
Arkansas | 20.40% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 23.70% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Independence County | % | Arkansas | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 497 | 9.18%, see rank | 8.42% | 5.86% |
10% to 20% | 1,932 | 35.68%, see rank | 40.00% | 31.95% |
20% to 30% | 1,478 | 27.29%, see rank | 25.17% | 27.64% |
30% to 40% | 843 | 15.57%, see rank | 10.74% | 13.74% |
40% or More | 644 | 11.89%, see rank | 15.06% | 20.29% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units with a mortgage data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Independence County | 316 USD |
Arkansas | 328 USD |
U.S. | 457 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Independence County | % | Arkansas | U.S. |
$199 or Less | 826 | 17.69%, see rank | 14.84% | 7.76% |
$200 to $299 | 1,361 | 29.15%, see rank | 27.47% | 14.70% |
$300 to $499 | 1,882 | 40.31%, see rank | 40.92% | 34.63% |
$500 to $699 | 482 | 10.32%, see rank | 11.95% | 21.16% |
$700 or More | 118 | 2.53%, see rank | 4.82% | 21.75% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Independence County | 10.80% of the Total Income |
Arkansas | 10.60% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 12.30% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Independence County | % | Arkansas | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 2,170 | 46.48%, see rank | 46.84% | 40.19% |
10% to 20% | 1,439 | 30.82%, see rank | 30.62% | 31.47% |
20% to 30% | 452 | 9.68%, see rank | 10.57% | 12.24% |
30% to 40% | 193 | 4.13%, see rank | 4.25% | 5.64% |
40% or More | 359 | 7.69%, see rank | 6.40% | 9.16% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data.
Units in Structure
Independence County | Arkansas | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 16,205, 100% | 1,329,139 | 132,741,033 |
1-unit, Detached | 11,661, 71.96%, see rank | 69.70% | 61.65% |
1-unit, Attached | 48, 0.30%, see rank | 1.65% | 5.82% |
2 Units | 298, 1.84%, see rank | 3.05% | 3.75% |
3 or 4 Units | 260, 1.60%, see rank | 3.22% | 4.43% |
5 to 9 Units | 101, 0.62%, see rank | 3.18% | 4.78% |
10 or More Units | 430, 2.65%, see rank | 6.24% | 13.08% |
Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. | 3,407, 21.02%, see rank | 12.96% | 6.49% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical units in structure data.
Rooms
Independence County | Arkansas | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 16,205, 100% | 1,329,139 | 132,741,033 |
1 Room | 187, 1.15%, see rank | 1.56% | 1.95% |
2 Rooms | 102, 0.63%, see rank | 1.59% | 2.48% |
3 Rooms | 686, 4.23%, see rank | 6.43% | 9.13% |
4 Rooms | 2,929, 18.07%, see rank | 17.60% | 16.60% |
5 Rooms | 4,186, 25.83%, see rank | 26.27% | 20.41% |
6 Rooms | 3,374, 20.82%, see rank | 20.63% | 18.06% |
7 Rooms | 2,325, 14.35%, see rank | 12.10% | 12.27% |
8 Rooms | 1,212, 7.48%, see rank | 6.91% | 8.48% |
9 Rooms or More | 1,204, 7.43%, see rank | 6.92% | 10.60% |
Median Rooms | 5.50, see rank | 5.40 | 5.50 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical rooms data.
Bedrooms
Independence County | Arkansas | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 16,205, 100% | 1,329,139 | 132,741,033 |
No Bedroom | 203, 1.25%, see rank | 1.67% | 2.17% |
1 Bedroom | 880, 5.43%, see rank | 7.20% | 11.16% |
2 Bedrooms | 4,312, 26.61%, see rank | 27.66% | 26.69% |
3 Bedrooms | 8,757, 54.04%, see rank | 49.76% | 39.70% |
4 Bedrooms | 1,783, 11.00%, see rank | 11.71% | 16.05% |
5 or More Bedrooms | 270, 1.67%, see rank | 2.00% | 4.22% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical bedrooms data.
House Heating Fuel
Independence County | Arkansas | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 14,405, 100% | 1,132,488 | 116,211,092 |
Utility Gas | 4,280, 29.71%, see rank | 40.58% | 48.85% |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 2,386, 16.56%, see rank | 7.51% | 4.86% |
Electricity | 6,675, 46.34%, see rank | 46.89% | 36.68% |
Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc. | 20, 0.14%, see rank | 0.12% | 5.86% |
Coal or Coke | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.00% | 0.12% |
Wood | 984, 6.83%, see rank | 4.39% | 2.12% |
Solar Energy | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.02% | 0.05% |
Other Fuel | 7, 0.05%, see rank | 0.30% | 0.47% |
No Fuel Used | 53, 0.37%, see rank | 0.20% | 1.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house heating fuel data.
Gross Rent
Monthly Rental | Independence County | Arkansas | U.S. |
Occupied Units Paying Rent | 3,653, 100% | 340,136 | 39,201,928 |
$199 or Less | 42, 1.15%, see rank | 1.96% | 1.50% |
$200 to $299 | 239, 6.54%, see rank | 4.51% | 3.18% |
$300 to $499 | 807, 22.09%, see rank | 15.80% | 7.37% |
$500 to $699 | 1,583, 43.33%, see rank | 31.92% | 16.01% |
$700 to $999 | 847, 23.19%, see rank | 32.72% | 29.17% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 89, 2.44%, see rank | 10.95% | 26.88% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 17, 0.47%, see rank | 1.32% | 9.79% |
$2,000 or More | 29, 0.79%, see rank | 0.81% | 6.10% |
Median | $590, see rank | $675 | $920 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gross rent data.
Vehicle Available
Independence County | Arkansas | U.S. | |
Occupied Housing Units | 14,405, 100% | 1,132,488 | 116,211,092 |
No Vehicles Available | 775, 5.38%, see rank | 6.36% | 9.12% |
1 Vehicles Available | 4,638, 32.20%, see rank | 34.07% | 33.80% |
2 Vehicles Available | 5,893, 40.91%, see rank | 39.29% | 37.48% |
3 or More Vehicles Available | 3,099, 21.51%, see rank | 20.28% | 19.61% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical vehicle available data.