At a Glance
Median Income
$52,755
$33,780 per capita
Home Value
$113,100
Zillow: $196,297
Median Rent
$803/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
19.8% smoking rate
How Minerva Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Minerva's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Minerva a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Minerva residents earn a median household income of $52,755 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,780. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 556 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Minerva is $113,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,297. Median rent is $803/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
9.6% of adults in Minerva hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Minerva has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,274
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1,502/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,755
Per Capita$33,780
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$1,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,100
Rent$803
Ownership52.9%
Zillow$196,297
Housing Units1,701
Rent Burden19.2%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain42.9 in/yr
Elevation1,050 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute18 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Minerva was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.