At a Glance
Median Income
$138,385
$65,425 per capita
Home Value
$624,300
Zillow: $843,681
Median Rent
$2,269/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
55.0%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.9%
8.5% smoking rate
How Mineola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mineola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mineola a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mineola residents earn a median household income of $138,385 , which is 84% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,425. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mineola is $624,300 , 121% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $843,681. Median rent is $2,269/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
55.0% of adults in Mineola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% above the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mineola has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population21,082
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density11,396/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born28.4%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$138,385
Per Capita$65,425
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$624,300
Rent$2,269
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$843,681
Housing Units8,860
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity26.9%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation110 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.0%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+24.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Mineola was built in 1954.
16.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
28.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.