The Town FilesMinden, Nevada
Community in Douglas County · population 3,442 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $586,000
- Household income
- $99,904
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 49.2
Minden is a community of 3,442 people in Douglas County, Nevada. The median home is worth $586,000, above the typical Nevada town ($361,550). It ranks hipper than 90% of Nevada towns, more vibrant than 86% of Nevada towns, better for cycling than 86% of Nevada towns.
How Minden ranks
Percentile among Nevada towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nevada towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Minden is worth $586,000, above the typical Nevada town ($361,550). Homes cost about 5.9 times the median household income of $99,904, which is more affordable than 25% of Nevada towns. Median rent is $1,819 a month. 74.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Minden | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $586,000 | $361,550 |
| Median rent | $1,819 | $1,386 |
| Median household income | $99,904 | $78,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.9× | 4.9× |
| Homeownership | 74.5% | 72.5% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.5% | — |
Who lives in Minden
| People | Minden | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.2 | 44.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.8% | 21.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.8% | 19.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 11.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.3% | — |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Average commute | 14.9 min | 24.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.4% | 92.1% |
Weather in Minden
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 9.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.8 inches of snow (typical Nevada town: 16.7 in). Expect about 69 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 188 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Minden since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on July 4, 2013.
Severe weather in Douglas County since 1996
Douglas County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2025 | Fire | FM-5592: Conner Fire |
| July 16, 2024 | Fire | FM-5509: Spring Valley Fire |
| April 27, 2023 | Flood | DR-4708: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 22, 2021 | Fire | FM-5402: Tamarack Fire |
| June 9, 2021 | Fire | FM-5390: Jacks Valley Fire |
Jobs and pay in Douglas County
Douglas County had 20,644 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,271 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Minden itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Minden
6 public schools with 2,307 students, about 21.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | 9-12 | 1,584 | 22.6 |
| Minden Elementary School | PK-5 | 386 | 24.1 |
| Pinon Hills Elementary School | PK-5 | 252 | 16.8 |
| ASPIRE Academy High School | 9-12 | 79 | 13.2 |
| Douglas County Adult School | 15-15 | 4 | — |
| ALT School | 4-12 | 2 | — |
Towns near Minden
- Gardnerville, NV2.4 mi · 6,211 people · home $487,300
- Gardnerville Ranchos, NV4.8 mi · 11,318 people · home $486,000
- Johnson Lane, NV7.3 mi · 6,409 people · home $764,100
- Indian Hills, NV8.9 mi · 5,962 people · home $483,800
- South Lake Tahoe, CA11.8 mi · 21,330 people · home $682,400
- Carson City, NV13.1 mi · 58,639 people · home $453,000
- Washoe Valley, NV22.6 mi · 3,074 people · home $609,700
- Incline Village, NV22.9 mi · 9,462 people · home $1,454,600
Minden questions
Is Minden, Nevada a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Minden scores better for retirees than 81% of Nevada towns and quieter than 46%. 27.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.2).
How much does a house cost in Minden?
The median owner-occupied home in Minden is valued at $586,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $99,904, so homes cost about 5.9 times income. Median rent is $1,819 a month.
What is the weather like in Minden?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 9.3 inches of precipitation a year and 21.8 inches of snow.
Does Minden get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Minden in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)