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Best neighborhoods in Independence, MO

Eligible neighborhoods: 40
NeighborhoodCountyCity RankIndexNational Percentile
RainbowJackson County#1 of 4068.889.5
Blue VillageJackson County#2 of 4067.186.8
39th EastJackson County#3 of 4066.485.6
Santa FeJackson County#4 of 4063.580.3
RockwoodJackson County#5 of 4062.177.7
SycamoreJackson County#6 of 4061.576.4
Queen CityJackson County#7 of 4060.574.4
BlackburnJackson County#8 of 4059.772.4
HanthornJackson County#9 of 4058.970.6
Mill CreekJackson County#10 of 4058.870.5
Kentucky HillsJackson County#11 of 4056.865.8
Valley ViewJackson County#12 of 4056.565.3
FarviewJackson County#13 of 4055.061.6
ClermontJackson County#14 of 4052.956.3
BentonJackson County#15 of 4052.956.3
Rock CreekJackson County#16 of 4052.555.3
LuffJackson County#17 of 4052.454.8
Ott-ChrismanJackson County#18 of 4052.254.5
Three TrailsJackson County#19 of 4051.252.0
FairmountJackson County#20 of 4049.848.7
Hill ParkJackson County#21 of 4048.445.3
Rock Creek SouthJackson County#22 of 4048.144.5
Spring BranchJackson County#23 of 4047.643.4
Town HallJackson County#24 of 4047.643.2
ProcterJackson County#25 of 4047.442.7
Questions and Answers

Questions About Neighborhoods in Independence, MO

What are the best neighborhoods in Independence, MO?

The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Rainbow, Blue Village, 39th East, Santa Fe, Rockwood. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.

What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Independence, MO?

Rainbow is currently #1 of 40 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 68.8.

How many neighborhoods are ranked in Independence, MO?

40 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Independence, MO.

Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Independence, MO?

Blue Village has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 70.8.

Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Independence, MO?

Harrison has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 17.0%.

Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Independence, MO?

Rainbow currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 69.4.

Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Independence, MO?

Rainbow has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $112,304.

How are neighborhood rankings in Independence, MO calculated?

Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.

Current governed city ranking

Top Neighborhoods in Independence, Missouri

#1

Rainbow

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 68.8 - #1 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#2

Blue Village

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 67.1 - #2 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#3

39th East

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 66.4 - #3 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#4

Santa Fe

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 63.5 - #4 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#5

Rockwood

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 62.1 - #5 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#6

Sycamore

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 61.5 - #6 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#7

Queen City

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 60.5 - #7 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#8

Blackburn

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 59.7 - #8 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#9

Hanthorn

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 58.9 - #9 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#10

Mill Creek

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 58.8 - #10 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#11

Kentucky Hills

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 56.8 - #11 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#12

Valley View

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 56.5 - #12 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#13

Farview

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 55.0 - #13 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#14

Clermont

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 52.9 - #14 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#15

Benton

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 52.9 - #15 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#16

Rock Creek

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 52.5 - #16 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#17

Luff

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 52.4 - #17 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#18

Ott-Chrisman

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 52.2 - #18 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#19

Three Trails

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 51.2 - #19 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#20

Fairmount

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 49.8 - #20 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#21

Hill Park

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 48.4 - #21 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#22

Rock Creek South

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 48.1 - #22 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#23

Spring Branch

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 47.6 - #23 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#24

Town Hall

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 47.6 - #24 of 40 eligible neighborhoods

#25

Procter

Independence, Missouri

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 47.4 - #25 of 40 eligible neighborhoods