What are the schools like in Independent Hill, VA?

School district data for Independent Hill is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Independent Hill?

The median household income in Independent Hill, VA is $201,310 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Independent Hill, VA?

Independent Hill has an average high temperature of 42.4°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.4 inches.

Independent Hill, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Independent Hill, VA affordable or expensive?

Independent Hill's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Independent Hill is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $618,300 and the median rent is $3,286 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Independent Hill, VA?

Independent Hill has a violent crime rate of 281.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1400.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Independent Hill, VA a Good Place to Live?

Independent Hill is a small town of 9,858 in Virginia, with a median household income of $201,310 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Independent Hill stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Independent Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Independent Hill city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.6

Independent Hill's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Independent Hill costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Independent Hill, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$618,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,286	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$201,310	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Independent Hill's violent crime rate is 281.1 per 100,000 residents — 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

281.1 /100k

Property Crime

1400.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Independent Hill, VA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	55.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Independent Hill sees average highs of 42.4°F in January and 87.5°F in July, with 47.8 inches of annual precipitation and 12.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Independent Hill, VA
Average High — January	42.4°F
Average High — July	87.5°F
Annual Precipitation	47.8"
Annual Snowfall	12.4"

Demographics

Metric	Independent Hill, VA	National Avg
Population	9,858	—
Median Age	38.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	42.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	14.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.8%	18.9%
Asian	8.2%	6.3%
Under 18	26.4%	22.2%
65 and over	7.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dale City, VA 4 mi Montclair, VA 5 mi County Center, VA 5 mi Buckhall, VA 5 mi Potomac Mills, VA 7 mi

Independent Hill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Independent Hill, VA affordable or expensive?

Independent Hill's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Independent Hill roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $618,300 and median rent is $3,286/month.

What is the crime rate in Independent Hill, VA?

Independent Hill's violent crime rate is 281.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1400.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Independent Hill?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Independent Hill, VA a good place to live?

Independent Hill, VA has a population of 9,858, a median household income of $201,310, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Independent Hill?

Independent Hill averages 42.4°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.8 inches with about 12.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Independent Hill?

The population of Independent Hill, Virginia is 9,858 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Independent Hill?

Key numbers for living in Independent Hill: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $618,300, median household income $201,310, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Independent Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.