At a Glance
Median Income
$74,063
$40,943 per capita
Home Value
$132,600
Zillow: $279,170
Median Rent
$921/mo
17.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
536/100K
1,962/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Minburn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Minburn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Minburn a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Minburn residents earn a median household income of $74,063 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,943. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,600 business establishments, including 211 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Minburn is $132,600 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,170. Median rent is $921/month, with 17.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Minburn reports 536 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,962/100K.
Education
17.9% of adults in Minburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Minburn has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population319
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,227/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,063
Per Capita$40,943
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$11,107M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,468
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,600
Rent$921
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$279,170
Housing Units187
Rent Burden17.3%
Crime
F
Violent536/100K
Property1,962/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,040 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute30 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Minburn was founded in 1869.
The median home in Minburn was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.