What are the schools like in Minoa, NY?

Minoa is served primarily by EAST SYRACUSE MINOA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Minoa?

The median household income in Minoa, NY is $82,232 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.1%.

What is the weather like in Minoa, NY?

Minoa has an average high temperature of 31.7°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 127.8 inches.

Minoa, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Minoa, NY affordable or expensive?

Minoa's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Minoa is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $157,100 and the median rent is $1,063 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Minoa, NY?

Minoa has a violent crime rate of 284.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1623.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Minoa, NY a Good Place to Live?

Minoa is a small town of 3,652 in New York, with a median household income of $82,232 and a 13.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Minoa stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Minoa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Minoa city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.2

Minoa's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Minoa costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Minoa, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$157,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,063	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,232	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Minoa's violent crime rate is 284.2 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

284.2 /100k

Property Crime

1623.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Minoa is served primarily by EAST SYRACUSE MINOA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Minoa, NY	National Avg
School District	EAST SYRACUSE MINOA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Minoa sees average highs of 31.7°F in January and 81.7°F in July, with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation and 127.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Minoa, NY
Average High — January	31.7°F
Average High — July	81.7°F
Annual Precipitation	43.4"
Annual Snowfall	127.8"

Demographics

Metric	Minoa, NY	National Avg
Population	3,652	—
Median Age	40.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	19.5%	22.2%
65 and over	21.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fayetteville, NY 3 mi East Syracuse, NY 3 mi De Witt, NY 5 mi Manlius, NY 5 mi Lyncourt, NY 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Minoa

Minoa, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

13116

Minoa vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minoa, NY affordable or expensive?

Minoa's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Minoa roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $157,100 and median rent is $1,063/month.

What is the crime rate in Minoa, NY?

Minoa's violent crime rate is 284.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1623.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Minoa?

Public schools in Minoa are operated by EAST SYRACUSE MINOA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 30.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Minoa, NY a good place to live?

Minoa, NY has a population of 3,652, a median household income of $82,232, and an unemployment rate of 13.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Minoa?

Minoa averages 31.7°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches with about 127.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Minoa?

Minoa, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13116.

What is the population of Minoa?

The population of Minoa, New York is 3,652 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Minoa?

Key numbers for living in Minoa: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $157,100, median household income $82,232, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Minoa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.