Living in Minkler, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Minkler · Census data 2020–2024
Minkler has 857 residents with a median age of 51.3. The median household income is $66,365 (33% lower than the California median), the median home value is $589,100, the median rent is $880/month.
Minkler is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Minkler at a glance
- Population
- 857
- Median age
- 51.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $66,365State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $589,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $880/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 81.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Minkler a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.9%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Minkler
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Minkler the median home value is $589,100, 77% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $880 per month, which is 31% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,164 a month in housing costs.
Minkler median household income
The median household income in Minkler is $66,365 and the income per person is $38,723. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Minkler: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 459
- Owner-occupied
- 81.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.1%
- Vacant
- 14.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.18
Minkler demographics
- Population
- 857
- Median age
- 51.3
- Under 18
- 11.6%
- 65 and older
- 28.1%
- Households
- 393
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 16.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Minkler ›
Education in Minkler
22.8% of adults 25 and older in Minkler have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Minkler
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 35.1%
- Drive alone
- 63.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Minkler vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minkler | 857 | $66,365 | $589,100 | $880 |
| Centerville | 248 | $167,750 | $541,700 | — |
| Sanger | 26,699 | $77,500 | $364,800 | $1,209 |
| Reedley | 25,609 | $63,307 | $334,800 | $1,288 |
| Del Rey | 1,654 | $56,544 | $222,500 | $742 |
| Parlier | 14,507 | $52,357 | $256,400 | $1,105 |
| Orange Cove | 9,695 | $46,629 | $254,000 | $1,103 |
| Dinuba | 25,475 | $59,484 | $275,000 | $1,209 |
| Sunnyside | 4,639 | $114,135 | $539,000 | $1,324 |
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What is the median household income in Minkler, CA?
The median household income in Minkler is $66,365, 33% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Minkler?
The median home value in Minkler is $589,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Minkler?
The median gross rent in Minkler is $880 per month, about 31% of household income.
Is Minkler, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.9%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Minkler?
The median age in Minkler is 51.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Minkler?
The average commute to work in Minkler is 27 minutes; 35.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Minkler?
The unemployment rate in Minkler is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Minkler?
22.8% of adults in Minkler have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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