At a Glance
Median Income
$42,231
$40,749 per capita
Home Value
$205,600
Zillow: $261,018
Median Rent
$868/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
104/100K
1,811/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mineola residents earn a median household income of $42,231 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,749. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 943 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mineola is $205,600 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,018. Median rent is $868/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Mineola reports 104 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,811/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.6% of adults in Mineola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mineola has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population4,956
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density481/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,231
Per Capita$40,749
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$2,099M
Avg Weekly Wage$929
Housing
B+
Home Value$205,600
Rent$868
Ownership49.3%
Zillow$261,018
Housing Units2,212
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent104/100K
Property1,811/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault104/100K
Burglary167/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,592/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain46.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation394 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute28 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Mineola was built in 1983.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.