Living in Minden, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Minden · Census data 2020–2024
Minden has 3,707 residents with a median age of 49.2. The median household income is $99,904 (28% higher than the Nevada median), the median home value is $586,000, the median rent is $1,819/month.
Minden at a glance
- Population
- 3,707
- Median age
- 49.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $99,904State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $586,000State: $435,400
- Median rent
- $1,819/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 74.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.8%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Minden a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the Nevada median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: Home values 35% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Minden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Minden the median home value is $586,000, 76% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,819 per month, which is 39.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,197 a month in housing costs.
Minden median household income
The median household income in Minden is $99,904 and the income per person is $48,109. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Minden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,675
- Owner-occupied
- 74.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.5%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.41
Minden demographics
- Population
- 3,707
- Median age
- 49.2
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 27.8%
- Households
- 1,527
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 11.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Minden ›
Education in Minden
36.8% of adults 25 and older in Minden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 13.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Minden
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Minden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minden | 3,707 | $99,904 | $586,000 | $1,819 |
| Gardnerville | 5,486 | $62,267 | $487,300 | $1,241 |
| East Valley | 1,283 | $125,417 | $874,300 | — |
| Gardnerville Ranchos | 12,114 | $87,785 | $486,000 | $1,533 |
| Genoa | 1,284 | $121,981 | $1,003,200 | — |
| Fish Springs | 528 | $102,639 | $680,000 | — |
| Kingsbury | 2,209 | $96,250 | $1,077,200 | $1,769 |
| Ruhenstroth | 1,682 | $105,281 | $670,200 | — |
| Johnson Lane | 6,467 | $121,458 | $764,100 | $1,475 |
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What is the median household income in Minden, NV?
The median household income in Minden is $99,904, 28% higher than the Nevada median of $78,260 (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 $586,000, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
How much is rent in Minden?
The median gross rent in Minden is $1,819 per month, about 39.5% of household income.
Is Minden, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the Nevada median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: home values 35% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
What is the median age in Minden?
The median age in Minden is 49.2 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Minden?
The average commute to work in Minden is 15 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Minden?
The unemployment rate in Minden is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Minden?
36.8% 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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