Living in Mina, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mina · Census data 2020–2024
Mina has 767 residents with a median age of 54.3. The median household income is $103,333 (38% higher than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $378,600, the median rent is $1,521/month.
Mina is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mina at a glance
- Population
- 767
- Median age
- 54.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $103,333State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $378,600State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $1,521/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 92.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Mina a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the South Dakota median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 1.3%.
Cons: Home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mina
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mina the median home value is $378,600, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,521 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,228 a month in housing costs.
Mina median household income
The median household income in Mina is $103,333 and the income per person is $56,648. 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Mina: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 302
- Owner-occupied
- 92.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.7%
- Vacant
- 1.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.57
Mina demographics
- Population
- 767
- Median age
- 54.3
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 298
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mina ›
Education in Mina
44.8% of adults 25 and older in Mina have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mina
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Mina vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mina | 767 | $103,333 | $378,600 | $1,521 |
| Aberdeen | 28,189 | $64,405 | $217,300 | $762 |
| Ipswich | 1,048 | $74,167 | $164,700 | $1,053 |
| Warner | 512 | $113,750 | $268,100 | $1,089 |
| Prairiewood Village | 474 | $160,625 | $476,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Mina, SD?
The median household income in Mina is $103,333, 38% higher than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mina?
The median home value in Mina is $378,600, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Mina?
The median gross rent in Mina is $1,521 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Mina, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the South Dakota median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 1.3%. Minuses: home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
What is the median age in Mina?
The median age in Mina is 54.3 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Mina?
The average commute to work in Mina is 21 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mina?
The unemployment rate in Mina is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mina?
44.8% of adults in Mina 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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