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Independence, Missouri · ZIP 64053

Independence — ZIP 64053

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Independence (64053) scores 31/100 — Below Average for Independence. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $125K.

31OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share16%
Property crime share84%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index38/100
Avg math proficiency16%
Avg reading proficiency27%
Schools nearby2

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index77/100
Typical home value$125K
Median rent$1,163/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$125K

Median Rent

$1,163/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

8,127

Violent Crime

1,217

Property Crime

6,910

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jackson County, Missouri (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
FAIRMOUNT ELEM.PK–05313
22%
27%
VAN HORN HIGH09–121,067
9%
27%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

6,817

Median Income

$47K

Homeownership

53%

Median Age

31.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 64053 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 64053 has a school score of 38/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 64053 is approximately $125K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 64053 in Independence has an overall NeighborScore of 31/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.