At a Glance
Median Income
$86,806
$44,912 per capita
Home Value
$524,500
Zillow: $707,312
Median Rent
$1,821/mo
43.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
12.9% smoking rate
How Minden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Minden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Minden 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
Minden residents earn a median household income of $86,806 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,912. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,060 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Minden is $524,500 , 86% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $707,312. Median rent is $1,821/month, with 43.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
33.2% of adults in Minden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Minden has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22.
Data Overview
People
Population3,309
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density894/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,806
Per Capita$44,912
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$4,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,332
Housing
B
Home Value$524,500
Rent$1,821
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$707,312
Housing Units1,513
Rent Burden43.8%
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain9.3 in/yr
AQI22 (Good)
Elevation4,709 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute15 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Minden was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.