At a Glance
Median Income
$63,947
$38,981 per capita
Home Value
$577,600
Zillow: $405,222
Median Rent
$790/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
12.8% smoking rate
How Minkler Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Minkler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Minkler a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Minkler residents earn a median household income of $63,947 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,981. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,409 business establishments, including 1,859 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Minkler is $577,600 , 105% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $405,222. Median rent is $790/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
20.8% of adults in Minkler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Minkler has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Data Overview
People
Population872
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans14.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,947
Per Capita$38,981
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
D
Home Value$577,600
Rent$790
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$405,222
Housing Units428
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain19.6 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation396 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute34 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Minkler was built in 1977.
33.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,859 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 178 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.