Median Income
$49,600
34% lower than US avg
Home Value
$90,000
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.8%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$548
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment
16.2%
350% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
22.4%
81% higher than US avg
How Minto Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,234
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density184/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C
Median Income$49,600
Per Capita$31,880
Unemployment16.2%
Poverty22.4%
Commute31 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$548
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,040
Rent Burden12.0%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation121 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+33.5%
Graduate+1.8%
Is Minto a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Minto receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Minto has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Minto is $49,600, 34% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 22.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Minto is $90,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $548 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.5% have completed high school.
Minto has a population of 2,234 with a density of 184 people per square mile. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.1%).
Population
2,234
Total Population
2021 Census
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.2% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.5% |
The median household income in Minto is $49,600, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,600 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $31,880 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 16.2% |
| 350% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 22.4% |
| 81% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |
The median home value in Minto is $90,000, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $548 (53% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $90,000 |
| 68% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $548 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 12.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 77.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.6% |
| Housing Units | 1,040 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Minto vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 12.1 sq mi (31.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 184/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0848°N, 66.0622°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |