At a Glance
Median Income
$71,071
$34,464 per capita
Home Value
$94,600
Zillow: $161,388
Median Rent
$650/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
22.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
14.7% smoking rate
How Minto Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Minto's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Minto a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Minto residents earn a median household income of $71,071 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,464. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 519 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Minto is $94,600 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,388. Median rent is $650/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
17.1% of adults in Minto hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Minto has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population616
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density428/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$71,071
Per Capita$34,464
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty22.9%
County GDP$1,027M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,600
Rent$650
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$161,388
Housing Units294
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,772/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain21.7 in/yr
Elevation822 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Minto was founded in 1881.
The median home in Minto was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.