Median Income
$57,600
23% lower than US avg
Home Value
$278,000
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.3%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$628
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment
13.6%
278% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
16.8%
35% higher than US avg
How La Minerve Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,421
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C
Median Income$57,600
Per Capita$43,700
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty16.8%
Commute31 min
Housing
B+
Home Value$278,000
Rent$628
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units765
Rent Burden11.7%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation932 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+30.0%
Graduate+2.3%
Is La Minerve a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, La Minerve receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. La Minerve has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in La Minerve is $57,600, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in La Minerve is $278,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $628 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.0% have completed high school.
La Minerve has a population of 1,421 with a density of 14 people per square mile. The median age is 62.0 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
1,421
Total Population
2021 Census
62.0yrs
Median Age
59% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
La Minerve vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 5.3% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Spanish | 90.9% |
| 578% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 3.9% |
Social Characteristics
La Minerve vs U.S. Average
The median household income in La Minerve is $57,600, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Income: La Minerve vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $57,600 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $43,700 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.6% |
| 278% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% |
| 35% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 30.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.1% |
The median home value in La Minerve is $278,000, 1% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $628 (46% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $278,000 |
| 1% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $628 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 11.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 86.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.4% |
| Housing Units | 765 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: La Minerve vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: La Minerve vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Area | 106.2 sq mi (274.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2501°N, 74.9326°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |