Kenton County, Kentucky
Independence Real Estate and Local Guide
A fast-growing suburban city in the Cincinnati metropolitan area that grew from a rural farming crossroads after World War II. It is the third-largest city in Northern Kentucky. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Independence best.
About the area
Living in Independence, KY
One of the two county seats of Kenton County and the third-largest city in Northern Kentucky.
The housing market
Homes in Independence
- About 82% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 85% of housing is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $240,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Independence home
Kenton County Courthouse
Historic county courthouse in the original town center along Madison Pike
Simon Kenton High School
Named for the pioneer and explorer the county honors
Lincoln Ridge Park
One of the city's public parks
Doe Run Lake Park
Kenton County park near Independence with a lake, hiking trails, fishing and kayaking
Neighborhoods
Independence areas to know
Madison Pike area
Original town center in the southeastern portion of the city
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.