Independence, KY vs University Park, 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
University Park
68.7
#1302 nationally
University Park leads in walk score (61 vs 11). University Park leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $92,355). Independence leads in cost of living index (96 vs 245).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Independence, KY | University Park, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#288) | 68.7 (#1302) |
| Population | 29,503 | 24,954 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,613 | $2,499,000 |
| Median Household Income | $92,355 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 245 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | D+22.2 |
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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D+
68.7 Score
University Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,499,000
Population
24,954
Crime
Low
Walk Score
61
Southwest
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