Independence

west river · 97351

Independence sits twelve miles southwest of Salem on the Willamette's west bank, and the name is more aspirational than literal. Western Oregon University in neighboring Monmouth keeps the dating pool stocked with twentysomethings who treat downtown's riverfront amphitheater as default first-date scenery. The hop-farming heritage shows up in tasting rooms and a passable summer festival circuit, which gives you reasons to suggest a Saturday without sounding desperate. Housing is cheaper than Salem proper, which is why couples in their thirties keep migrating here and pretending it was always the plan. Expect agriculture, students, and the quiet smugness of people who escaped the capital.

$37,982

median income

$1,672

median rent

The data

Independence by the numbers

Median individual income in Independence is about $38k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Independence pays about $1,670 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

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Independence
Activity
Independence Heritage Museum
Museum★ 4.7 · 37
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
281 S 2nd St, Independence, OR 97351
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 37 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Independence Heritage Museum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed10 AM to 4:30 PM
Thu10 AM to 4:30 PM
Fri10 AM to 4:30 PM
Sat10 AM to 4:30 PM
SunClosed
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Independence

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Independence Heritage Museum

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