At a Glance
Median Income
$91,250
$45,683 per capita
Home Value
$258,000
Zillow: $317,855
Median Rent
$927/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
35/100K
600/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Minster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Minster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Minster a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Minster residents earn a median household income of $91,250 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,683. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Minster is $258,000 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,855. Median rent is $927/month, with 19.5% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Minster reports 35 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 600/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.4% of adults in Minster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Minster has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,213
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,494/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,250
Per Capita$45,683
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$4,067M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,194
Housing
A+
Home Value$258,000
Rent$927
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$317,855
Housing Units1,180
Rent Burden19.5%
Crime
F
Violent35/100K
Property600/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault35/100K
Burglary106/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,916/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation970 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute16 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Minster was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.