The fourth-largest city in the Missouri, Independence is considered a part of the much larger Kansas City metro area. However, it’s still home to some 116,000 people on its own. Independence was once the major point of departure for those following the Oregon, Santa Fe, and California Trails as well as being the home of former President Harry Truman and an important site to many in the Latter Day Saints religion.
Independence has a good number of museums and hosts a large number of festivals every year, plus it’s home to many different gay bars and other LGBT-owned establishments. You won’t find a specific gay neighborhood here, but you will find LGBT individuals and families living throughout the city.
If you’re looking for a condo in Independence, expect to pay from between $54,000 and $133,333. Single family homes start at $38,000 and range up to $890,000.
