Median Income
$63,972
15% lower than US avg
Home Value
$101,500
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
18.7%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$902
22% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment
2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.6%
39% lower than US avg
How Medina Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population5,799
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density1,757/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,972
Per Capita$31,148
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$1,871M
Commute25 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,500
Rent$902
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$165,815
Health
Obesity32.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Elevation537 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+87.1%
School Score5.39
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 30%
Commute25 min
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Is Medina a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Medina receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Medina offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Medina is $63,972, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Medina is $101,500, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $902 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Climate & Weather
Medina experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches, including 67.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Medina has a population of 5,799 with a density of 1,757 people per square mile. The median age is 36.8 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.1%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 1.5% Black.
Population
36.8yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.5% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Spanish | 9.5% |
| 29% below US avg |
The median household income in Medina is $63,972, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $63,972 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $31,148 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,138 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,023 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% |
| 39% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 827 |
| County GDP | $1,871M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 70 |
| Healthcare | 73 |
| Retail | 96 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,851 |
| 96% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.75% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
The median home value in Medina is $101,500, 64% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $902 (22% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $165,815.
Home Values
| Census Median | $101,500 |
| 64% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $165,815 |
| Median List Price | $119,900 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median List Price | $119,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $99 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $902 |
| 22% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,851 |
| 96% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 6.75% |
In Medina, 32.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.1% report depression. 26.8% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Medina vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 32.9% |
| 2% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 94.1% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 77.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,355/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 49.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 73 |
Crime Rates: Medina vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
Safety Score
Medina has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 35.2 inches |
| 7% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 67.0 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 537 ft (164 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,757/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2197°N, 78.3879°W |
| County FIPS | 36073 |