Minto, ON

Ontario

Minto is a small city in Ontario with a population of 9,094. Residents earn $84,000 per year, which is 12% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,094 Population 79/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $44,920 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$990 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 5.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $990/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.5%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $990
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.5%
53% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.7%
14% lower than US avg

How Minto Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,094
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B+
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$44,920
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty10.7%
Commute29 min

Housing

B
Home Value$500,000
Rent$990
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,415
Rent Burden14.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation587 ft (179 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+34.2%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Minto a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Minto receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Minto has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Minto is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Minto is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $990 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.2% have completed high school.

Minto has a population of 9,094 with a density of 79 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.6%), with 3.2% Asian.

Population

9,094
Total Population
79
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
115.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Minto vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.2%
10% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg
Other Languages13.3%

Social Characteristics

Minto vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Minto is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Minto vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,000
12% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,920

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.7%
14% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.5 min
Drive Alone83.0%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home19.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Minto is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $990 (15% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$500,000
77% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$990
15% below US avg
Rent Burden14.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.1%
Renter-Occupied23.9%
Housing Units3,415

Property Tax

6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.5%
81% below US avg
High School+34.2%
Graduate Degree+1.8%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density79/sq mi
Total Area115.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.5 min
Drive Alone83.0%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home19.8%

Nearby Cities

Compare Minto with another city: