Living in Minier, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Minier · Census data 2020–2024
Minier has 1,102 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $88,542 (6% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $148,400, the median rent is $833/month.
Minier is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Minier at a glance
- Population
- 1,102
- Median age
- 33.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $88,542State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $148,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $833/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 83.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Minier a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Illinois median; home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Minier
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Minier the median home value is $148,400, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $833 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,332 a month in housing costs.
Minier median household income
The median household income in Minier is $88,542 and the income per person is $40,096. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Minier: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 511
- Owner-occupied
- 83.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.1%
- Vacant
- 14.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.53
Minier demographics
- Population
- 1,102
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 435
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Minier ›
Education in Minier
26% of adults 25 and older in Minier have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Minier
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Minier vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minier | 1,102 | $88,542 | $148,400 | $833 |
| Stanford | 514 | $84,821 | $115,300 | $1,292 |
| Hopedale | 753 | $54,375 | $144,700 | $897 |
| Armington | 343 | $62,083 | $93,300 | $1,656 |
| Mackinaw | 1,979 | $67,292 | $158,300 | $835 |
| Heritage Lake | 1,522 | $133,048 | $207,300 | — |
| Danvers | 1,130 | $88,854 | $166,200 | $1,319 |
| Tremont | 2,366 | $79,810 | $187,400 | $1,037 |
| McLean | 708 | $87,321 | $140,400 | $1,400 |
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What is the median household income in Minier, IL?
The median household income in Minier is $88,542, 6% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Minier?
The median home value in Minier is $148,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Minier?
The median gross rent in Minier is $833 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Minier, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Illinois median; home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
What is the median age in Minier?
The median age in Minier is 33.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Minier?
The average commute to work in Minier is 23 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Minier?
The unemployment rate in Minier is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Minier?
26% of adults in Minier 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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