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Independence, CA

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Population
730
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
3,929 ft
Median Home Value
$295,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,203/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$73,850
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Independence

Independence is a quiet mountain-valley town set along Highway 395, sitting directly beneath the towering peaks of the Eastern Sierra. Serving as the Inyo County seat, the town centers around a stately historic courthouse and maintains a remarkably peaceful, small-town pace. Outdoors lovers know it best as a jumping-off point for high-country hiking and a welcoming stop for Pacific Crest Trail backpackers. With wide-open desert skies, dramatic mountain backdrops, and immediate access to the wilderness, Independence offers a calm, scenic spot for anyone seeking a slower way of life.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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