Independence, KY vs Universal City, TX
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.
Independence
77
#288 nationally
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Independence leads in crime level (0.7 vs 7.1). Universal City leads in walk score (36 vs 11). Independence leads in median household income ($92,355 vs $71,287).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Independence, KY | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#288) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 29,503 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,613 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $92,355 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | D+9.8 |
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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C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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