Living in Mineola, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mineola · Census data 2020–2024
Mineola has 21,211 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $137,739 (60% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $651,200, the median rent is $2,415/month.
Mineola at a glance
- Population
- 21,211
- Median age
- 41.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $137,739State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $651,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,415/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 68%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.6%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Mineola a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 60% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 54% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Mineola
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mineola the median home value is $651,200, 96% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,415 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,575 a month in housing costs.
Mineola median household income
The median household income in Mineola is $137,739 and the income per person is $66,698. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Mineola: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,083
- Owner-occupied
- 68%
- Renter-occupied
- 32%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.47
Mineola demographics
- Population
- 21,211
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 8,573
- Foreign-born
- 28.2%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mineola ›
Education in Mineola
57.6% of adults 25 and older in Mineola have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 29.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mineola
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Drive alone
- 56%
- Public transit
- 13.7%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Mineola vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineola | 21,211 | $137,739 | $651,200 | $2,415 |
| Williston Park | 7,542 | $156,382 | $739,800 | $2,171 |
| East Williston | 2,611 | $214,750 | $1,068,500 | — |
| Garden City Park | 7,914 | $149,800 | $834,500 | $2,009 |
| Carle Place | 5,188 | $145,500 | $744,400 | $2,327 |
| Herricks | 3,907 | $135,208 | $825,400 | $3,501 |
| Garden City | 22,941 | $244,152 | $1,075,900 | $3,265 |
| Albertson | 4,891 | $132,955 | $803,900 | $2,703 |
| Searingtown | 4,720 | $212,344 | $1,100,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Mineola, NY?
The median household income in Mineola is $137,739, 60% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mineola?
The median home value in Mineola is $651,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Mineola?
The median gross rent in Mineola is $2,415 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Mineola, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 60% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 54% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Mineola?
The median age in Mineola is 41.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Mineola?
The average commute to work in Mineola is 32 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mineola?
The unemployment rate in Mineola is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mineola?
57.6% of adults in Mineola 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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