Minerva is a small town of 3,246 in Ohio, with a median household income of $48,511
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Minerva stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Minerva is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Minerva 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: 88.5
Minerva's overall cost of living index is 88.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Minerva costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Minerva, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$107,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$804
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
51.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,511
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Minerva's violent crime rate is 290.1 per 100,000 residents
— 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
290.1 /100k
Property Crime
1381.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Minerva is served primarily by Minerva Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Minerva, OH
National Avg
School District
Minerva Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Minerva sees average highs of 34.0°F in January
and 81.7°F in July,
with 43.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 31.8 inches of snow per year.
Minerva's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Minerva roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $107,800 and median rent is $804/month.
Minerva's violent crime rate is 290.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1381.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Minerva are operated by Minerva Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 8.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Minerva, OH has a population of 3,246, a median household income of $48,511, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Minerva averages 34.0°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.3 inches
with about 31.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Minerva, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44657.
The population of Minerva, Ohio is 3,246 with a median age of 41.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Minerva: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $107,800, median household income $48,511, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Minerva side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
