Living in Minster, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Minster · Census data 2020–2024
Minster has 3,182 residents with a median age of 34.4. The median household income is $88,000 (23% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $284,700, the median rent is $918/month.
Minster at a glance
- Population
- 3,182
- Median age
- 34.4State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $88,000State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $284,700State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $918/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 84.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Minster a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 1.9%.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Minster
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Minster the median home value is $284,700, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $918 per month, which is 19.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,579 a month in housing costs.
Minster median household income
The median household income in Minster is $88,000 and the income per person is $47,135. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Minster: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,208
- Owner-occupied
- 84.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.4%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.68
Minster demographics
- Population
- 3,182
- Median age
- 34.4
- Under 18
- 30.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 1,156
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Minster ›
Education in Minster
38.7% of adults 25 and older in Minster have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 12% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Minster
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Minster vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minster | 3,182 | $88,000 | $284,700 | $918 |
| New Bremen | 2,787 | $82,019 | $234,600 | $739 |
| Fort Loramie | 1,467 | $93,750 | $276,500 | $836 |
| Maria Stein | 1,305 | $94,141 | $339,100 | — |
| Chickasaw | 394 | $101,250 | $296,900 | $900 |
| Kettlersville | 121 | $113,750 | $163,100 | — |
| Osgood | 337 | $100,625 | $227,500 | $1,000 |
| New Knoxville | 1,058 | $81,685 | $180,700 | $839 |
| St. Marys | 8,301 | $79,516 | $148,500 | $848 |
More for people moving to Minster
Minster ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Minster: FAQ
What is the median household income in Minster, OH?
The median household income in Minster is $88,000, 23% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Minster?
The median home value in Minster is $284,700, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Minster?
The median gross rent in Minster is $918 per month, about 19.7% of household income.
Is Minster, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 1.9%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Minster?
The median age in Minster is 34.4 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Minster?
The average commute to work in Minster is 17 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Minster?
The unemployment rate in Minster is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Minster?
38.7% of adults in Minster 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.
Last updated: