At a Glance
Median Income
$108,203
$46,332 per capita
Home Value
$421,200
Zillow: $502,813
Median Rent
$1,597/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12.1% smoking rate
How Minnehaha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Minnehaha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Minnehaha a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Minnehaha residents earn a median household income of $108,203 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,332. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,322 business establishments, including 903 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Minnehaha is $421,200 , 49% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $502,813. Median rent is $1,597/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
27.3% of adults in Minnehaha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Minnehaha has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population12,080
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density5,466/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.5%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$108,203
Per Capita$46,332
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$33,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
A
Home Value$421,200
Rent$1,597
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$502,813
Housing Units4,612
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,422/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation307 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations101
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Minnehaha was built in 1989.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 903 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.