Minden Micro Area Housing
As of 2008-2012, median price of a house in Minden Area is $81,700, which is much lower than the state average of $140,400 and is much lower than the national average of $175,700. The median year that a house in Minden Area was built is 1972, which is older than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1977 and is older than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1975.
House Value
Median Value of a Total of 11,303 Owner Occupied Houses in Minden Area, #863Minden Area | 81,700 USD |
Louisiana | 137,700 USD |
U.S. | 181,400 USD |
Minden Area | 11.31% |
Louisiana | 65.18% |
U.S. | 46.91% |
*The Minden Area median house price growth rate is since 2005-2009. The Louisiana and U.S population growth rate is since 2000.
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical house value data.
Housing Occupancy
Minden Area | Louisiana | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 19,336, see rank, 100% | 1,964,981 | 131,704,730 |
Occupied Housing Units | 16,537, 85.52%, see rank | 87.96% | 88.62% |
Owner Occupied | 11,704, 60.53%, see rank | 59.15% | 57.69% |
Renter Occupied | 4,833, 24.99%, see rank | 28.81% | 30.93% |
Vacant Housing Units | 2,799, 14.48%, see rank | 12.04% | 11.38% |
For Rent | 543, 2.81%, see rank | 3.40% | 3.14% |
For Sale Only | 136, 0.70%, see rank | 1.09% | 1.44% |
Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 124, 0.64%, see rank | 0.54% | 0.48% |
For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 444, 2.30%, see rank | 2.15% | 3.53% |
For Migrant Workers | 4, 0.02%, see rank | 0.05% | 0.02% |
Other Vacant | 1,548, 8.01%, see rank | 4.81% | 2.77% |
*Based on 2010 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #588Minden Area | Louisiana | U.S. |
1972 | 1977 | 1975 |
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical year structure built data.
Mortgage Status
Minden Area | % | Louisiana | U.S. | |
Owner-Occupied Units | 11,303 | 100% | 1,142,965 | 75,484,661 |
With a Mortgage | 5,380 | 47.60%, see rank | 56.15% | 67.13% |
Without a Mortgage | 5,923 | 52.40%, see rank | 43.85% | 32.87% |
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical mortgage status data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Minden Area | 976 USD |
Louisiana | 1,195 USD |
U.S. | 1,559 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Minden Area | % | Louisiana | U.S. |
$299 or Less | 46 | 0.86%, see rank | 0.33% | 0.18% |
$300 to $499 | 268 | 4.98%, see rank | 3.12% | 1.59% |
$500 to $699 | 805 | 14.96%, see rank | 10.18% | 4.89% |
$700 to $999 | 1,683 | 31.28%, see rank | 22.23% | 13.71% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 1,717 | 31.91%, see rank | 32.32% | 26.97% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 528 | 9.81%, see rank | 16.93% | 20.33% |
$2,000 to $2,999 | 260 | 4.83%, see rank | 11.03% | 20.10% |
$3,000 or More | 73 | 1.36%, see rank | 3.86% | 12.24% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Minden Area | 20.20% of the Total Income |
Louisiana | 21.30% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 24.70% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Minden Area | % | Louisiana | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 449 | 8.35%, see rank | 8.67% | 5.04% |
10% to 20% | 2,189 | 40.69%, see rank | 37.28% | 29.70% |
20% to 30% | 1,395 | 25.93%, see rank | 24.45% | 28.18% |
30% to 40% | 456 | 8.48%, see rank | 11.56% | 14.80% |
40% or More | 841 | 15.63%, see rank | 17.55% | 21.80% |
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units with a mortgage data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Minden Area | 273 USD |
Louisiana | 321 USD |
U.S. | 449 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Minden Area | % | Louisiana | U.S. |
$199 or Less | 1,607 | 27.13%, see rank | 19.26% | 7.99% |
$200 to $299 | 1,906 | 32.18%, see rank | 25.87% | 15.31% |
$300 to $499 | 1,916 | 32.35%, see rank | 36.29% | 35.02% |
$500 to $699 | 332 | 5.61%, see rank | 11.77% | 20.88% |
$700 or More | 162 | 2.74%, see rank | 6.81% | 20.80% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Minden Area | 10.40% of the Total Income |
Louisiana | 10.00% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 12.60% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Minden Area | % | Louisiana | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 2,871 | 48.47%, see rank | 49.68% | 39.10% |
10% to 20% | 1,738 | 29.34%, see rank | 27.89% | 31.88% |
20% to 30% | 540 | 9.12%, see rank | 9.80% | 12.59% |
30% to 40% | 258 | 4.36%, see rank | 4.37% | 5.84% |
40% or More | 489 | 8.26%, see rank | 6.77% | 9.41% |
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data.
Units in Structure
Minden Area | Louisiana | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 19,366, 100% | 1,964,329 | 131,642,457 |
1-unit, Detached | 13,286, 68.60%, see rank | 65.27% | 61.70% |
1-unit, Attached | 52, 0.27%, see rank | 3.15% | 5.79% |
2 Units | 505, 2.61%, see rank | 3.79% | 3.80% |
3 or 4 Units | 551, 2.85%, see rank | 4.30% | 4.44% |
5 to 9 Units | 394, 2.03%, see rank | 3.40% | 4.78% |
10 or More Units | 410, 2.12%, see rank | 6.78% | 12.89% |
Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. | 4,168, 21.52%, see rank | 13.32% | 6.60% |
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical units in structure data.
Rooms
Minden Area | Louisiana | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 19,366, 100% | 1,964,329 | 131,642,457 |
1 Room | 137, 0.71%, see rank | 1.32% | 1.95% |
2 Rooms | 120, 0.62%, see rank | 1.86% | 2.36% |
3 Rooms | 1,062, 5.48%, see rank | 7.73% | 8.97% |
4 Rooms | 4,416, 22.80%, see rank | 17.45% | 16.57% |
5 Rooms | 5,698, 29.42%, see rank | 25.18% | 20.41% |
6 Rooms | 3,534, 18.25%, see rank | 20.07% | 18.25% |
7 Rooms | 2,191, 11.31%, see rank | 12.04% | 12.38% |
8 Rooms | 1,108, 5.72%, see rank | 7.31% | 8.59% |
9 Rooms or More | 1,100, 5.68%, see rank | 7.04% | 10.52% |
Median Rooms | 5.20, see rank | 5.40 | 5.50 |
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical rooms data.
Bedrooms
Minden Area | Louisiana | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 19,366, 100% | 1,964,329 | 131,642,457 |
No Bedroom | 137, 0.71%, see rank | 1.41% | 2.16% |
1 Bedroom | 1,121, 5.79%, see rank | 8.82% | 11.12% |
2 Bedrooms | 6,152, 31.77%, see rank | 25.47% | 26.85% |
3 Bedrooms | 9,619, 49.67%, see rank | 48.08% | 39.76% |
4 Bedrooms | 2,047, 10.57%, see rank | 14.08% | 15.95% |
5 or More Bedrooms | 290, 1.50%, see rank | 2.15% | 4.16% |
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical bedrooms data.
House Heating Fuel
Minden Area | Louisiana | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 16,367, 100% | 1,696,499 | 115,226,802 |
Utility Gas | 8,921, 54.51%, see rank | 37.02% | 49.42% |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 666, 4.07%, see rank | 2.73% | 5.03% |
Electricity | 6,462, 39.48%, see rank | 59.17% | 35.51% |
Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc. | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.07% | 6.46% |
Coal or Coke | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.01% | 0.12% |
Wood | 260, 1.59%, see rank | 0.68% | 2.08% |
Solar Energy | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.01% | 0.04% |
Other Fuel | 19, 0.12%, see rank | 0.09% | 0.43% |
No Fuel Used | 39, 0.24%, see rank | 0.22% | 0.90% |
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical house heating fuel data.
Gross Rent
Monthly Rental | Minden Area | Louisiana | U.S. |
Occupied Units Paying Rent | 4,317, 100% | 492,392 | 37,562,111 |
$199 or Less | 148, 3.43%, see rank | 2.28% | 1.76% |
$200 to $299 | 264, 6.12%, see rank | 4.37% | 3.29% |
$300 to $499 | 1,419, 32.87%, see rank | 12.34% | 8.20% |
$500 to $699 | 1,191, 27.59%, see rank | 22.60% | 17.39% |
$700 to $999 | 1,040, 24.09%, see rank | 34.05% | 29.40% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 255, 5.91%, see rank | 19.15% | 25.73% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 3.83% | 8.92% |
$2,000 or More | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 1.38% | 5.30% |
Median | $561, see rank | $762 | $889 |
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical gross rent data.
Vehicle Available
Minden Area | Louisiana | U.S. | |
Occupied Housing Units | 16,367, 100% | 1,696,499 | 115,226,802 |
No Vehicles Available | 1,517, 9.27%, see rank | 8.48% | 9.03% |
1 Vehicles Available | 5,582, 34.11%, see rank | 36.88% | 33.67% |
2 Vehicles Available | 6,066, 37.06%, see rank | 38.10% | 37.64% |
3 or More Vehicles Available | 3,202, 19.56%, see rank | 16.54% | 19.66% |
*Based on 2008-2012 data. View historical vehicle available data.