Living in Mineral, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mineral · Census data 2020–2024
Mineral has 555 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $71,042 (24% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $266,700, the median rent is $1,267/month.
Mineral is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mineral at a glance
- Population
- 555
- Median age
- 34.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $71,042State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $266,700State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,267/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 73.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Mineral a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Mineral
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mineral the median home value is $266,700, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,267 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,219 a month in housing costs.
Mineral median household income
The median household income in Mineral is $71,042 and the income per person is $35,719. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Mineral: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 193
- Owner-occupied
- 73.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.4%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.88
Mineral demographics
- Population
- 555
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 193
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mineral ›
Education in Mineral
18.1% of adults 25 and older in Mineral have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mineral
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Mineral vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral | 555 | $71,042 | $266,700 | $1,267 |
| Louisa | 2,435 | $65,132 | $344,100 | $1,207 |
| Blue Ridge Shores | 918 | $62,321 | $221,300 | $1,917 |
| Gordonsville | 1,459 | $61,556 | $272,800 | $941 |
| Rhoadesville | 207 | $61,825 | — | — |
| Lake Land'Or | 4,390 | $94,348 | $302,500 | $1,734 |
| Orange | 5,066 | $76,370 | $273,300 | $1,103 |
| Lake Caroline | 2,862 | $73,000 | $297,600 | $1,764 |
| Spotsylvania Courthouse | 7,180 | $95,331 | $395,700 | $1,398 |
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What is the median household income in Mineral, VA?
The median household income in Mineral is $71,042, 24% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mineral?
The median home value in Mineral is $266,700, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Mineral?
The median gross rent in Mineral is $1,267 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Mineral, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in Mineral?
The median age in Mineral is 34.6 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Mineral?
The average commute to work in Mineral is 30 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mineral?
The unemployment rate in Mineral is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mineral?
18.1% of adults in Mineral 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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