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Minden Hills, ON

Ontario

Minden Hills is a small city in Ontario with a population of 6,971. Residents earn $74,500 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,971 Population 21/sq mi density
$74,500 Median Income $49,120 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$74,500 median income, 11.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $840/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,500
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.6%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.3%
214% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.3%
1% lower than US avg

How Minden Hills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,971
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female50% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

C+
Median Income$74,500
Per Capita$49,120
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty12.3%
Commute27 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$500,000
Rent$840
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,230
Rent Burden14.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+31.6%
Graduate+3.4%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Minden Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Minden Hills receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Minden Hills has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Minden Hills is $74,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.3%, unemployment is notably high. 12.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Minden Hills is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.6% have completed high school.

Minden Hills has a population of 6,971 with a density of 21 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.2%), with 1.5% Asian.

Population

6,971
Total Population
21
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
327.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Minden Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.2%
19% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg
Other Languages5.9%

Social Characteristics

Minden Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Minden Hills is $74,500, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Minden Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,500
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,120

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.3%
214% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.3%
1% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.5 min
Drive Alone87.0%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home23.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Minden Hills is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$500,000
77% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$840
28% below US avg
Rent Burden14.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.5%
Renter-Occupied11.5%
Housing Units3,230

Property Tax

10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.6%
68% below US avg
High School+31.6%
Graduate Degree+3.4%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density21/sq mi
Total Area327.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.5 min
Drive Alone87.0%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home23.7%

Nearby Cities

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