The median home in Independence, Louisiana is valued at $182,487, down 2.1% year over year. Independence is part of the Hammond, LA metropolitan area, which CrashWatch tracks daily with real-time stress scores and crash risk analysis.

Home Value$182,487

-2.1%

Prices falling — better for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

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$36,497 on $182,487

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Affordable20.9% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,306

P/I20.9%

Afford$245K

Room+$62K

P&I $923Tax $84Ins $300

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + LA ins. 28% per HUD.

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Other cities in Louisiana

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Elmwood$438K Vienna$377K Geismar$377K Madisonville$374K Saint Francisville$366K River Ridge$360K Stonewall$358K Mandeville$353K

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