Minster is a small town of 3,042 in Ohio, with a median household income of $103,939
and a 0.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Minster stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Minster is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Minster 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: 93.2
Minster's overall cost of living index is 93.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Minster costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Minster, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$241,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$824
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$103,939
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Minster's violent crime rate is 35.0 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
35.0 /100k
Property Crime
313.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Minster is served primarily by Minster Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Minster, OH
National Avg
School District
Minster Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Minster sees average highs of 33.7°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 10.4 inches of snow per year.
Minster's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Minster roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $241,800 and median rent is $824/month.
Minster's violent crime rate is 35.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 313.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Minster are operated by Minster Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 35.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Minster, OH has a population of 3,042, a median household income of $103,939, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%.
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.
Minster averages 33.7°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches
with about 10.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Minster, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45865.
The population of Minster, Ohio is 3,042 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Minster: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $241,800, median household income $103,939, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Minster side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.