Living in Minden, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Minden · Census data 2020–2024
Minden has 630 residents with a median age of 31.3. The median household income is $109,167 (45% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $170,500, the median rent is $700/month.
Minden is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Minden at a glance
- Population
- 630
- Median age
- 31.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $109,167State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $170,500State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $700/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.4%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Minden a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the Iowa median; home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 2.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 42 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Minden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Minden the median home value is $170,500, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, which is 14.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,301 a month in housing costs.
Minden median household income
The median household income in Minden is $109,167 and the income per person is $38,191. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Minden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 224
- Owner-occupied
- 84.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.81
Minden demographics
- Population
- 630
- Median age
- 31.3
- Under 18
- 27.8%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 224
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Minden ›
Education in Minden
29.4% of adults 25 and older in Minden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Minden
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 84.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Minden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minden | 630 | $109,167 | $170,500 | $700 |
| Neola | 1,116 | $73,306 | $205,100 | $968 |
| Shelby | 752 | $63,654 | $162,500 | $840 |
| Persia | 294 | $72,000 | $121,900 | $918 |
| Underwood | 898 | $105,341 | $253,500 | $1,063 |
| Avoca | 1,444 | $73,056 | $173,800 | $850 |
| Hancock | 216 | $82,083 | $98,600 | $922 |
| McClelland | 140 | $108,125 | $182,800 | — |
| Portsmouth | 204 | $80,781 | $125,000 | $769 |
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What is the median household income in Minden, IA?
The median household income in Minden is $109,167, 45% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Minden?
The median home value in Minden is $170,500, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Minden?
The median gross rent in Minden is $700 per month, about 14.7% of household income.
Is Minden, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the Iowa median; home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 42 minutes.
What is the median age in Minden?
The median age in Minden is 31.3 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Minden?
The average commute to work in Minden is 42 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Minden?
The unemployment rate in Minden is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Minden?
29.4% of adults in Minden 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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