At a Glance
Median Income
$51,875
$36,962 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $197,375
Median Rent
$598/mo
47.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
14.9% smoking rate
How Medina Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Medina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Medina a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Medina residents earn a median household income of $51,875 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,962. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 130 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Medina is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,375. Median rent is $598/month, with 47.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
24.3% of adults in Medina hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Medina has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population242
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$36,962
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$189M
Avg Weekly Wage$946
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$598
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$197,375
Housing Units187
Rent Burden47.5%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,404/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain19.9 in/yr
Elevation1,803 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Medina was founded in 1899.
The median home in Medina was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Jamestown Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.