Grandview, MO vs Independence, KY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Grandview
71.3
#993 nationally
Independence
77
#288 nationally
Independence leads in crime level (0.7 vs 18.5). Independence leads in median household income ($92,355 vs $51,048). Grandview leads in walk score (19 vs 11).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grandview, MO | Independence, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#993) | 77 (#288) |
| Population | 25,436 | 29,503 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,478 | $331,613 |
| Median Household Income | $51,048 | $92,355 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 11 |
| Crime Level | 18.5 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.3 | R+21.7 |
C-
71.3 Score
Grandview, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$223,478
Population
25,436
Crime
High
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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C+
77 Score
Independence, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,613
Population
29,503
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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