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Minden
  • Town in Louisiana
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Shreveport

Minden

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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      C minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C
    12. Commute
      B+
    Minden is a town in Louisiana with a population of 12,145. Minden is in Webster Parish. Living in Minden offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Minden and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Minden are above average.
    About Minden...
    Population
    12,145
    Town near
    Shreveport
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $106,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $763
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      50%
    • Own
      50%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      879.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      34.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      76.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      503.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,083.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      239.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      40%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      11%
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    Working in Minden

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $25,661
    National
    $69,021
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