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Independence, Missouri · ZIP 64055

Independence — ZIP 64055

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Independence (64055) scores 38/100 — Below Average for Independence. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $231K.

38OUT 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%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100
Avg math proficiency39%
Avg reading proficiency45%
Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index52/100
Typical home value$231K
Median rent$1,430/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

$231K

Median Rent

$1,430/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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
WILLIAM YATES ELEM.KG–05463
72%
62%
JOHN W. LUFF ELEM.PK–05362
47%
52%
SYCAMORE HILLS ELEM.PK–05574
41%
54%
TRUMAN HIGH09–121,720
31%
49%
GLENDALE ELEM.PK–05417
31%
41%
SANTA FE TRAIL ELEM.PK–05364
27%
32%
WILLIAM SOUTHERN ELEM.PK–05458
22%
27%
HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATIONPK–PK180Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

36,092

Median Income

$62K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

39.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 64055 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 64055 has a school score of 52/100. 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 64055 is approximately $231K. 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 64055 in Independence has an overall NeighborScore of 38/100. 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.