Livability Score

67
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
The Broken Bean
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) C-
Victory Park Water Playground
Water Park
Dorcheat Historical Museum
Museum
Ewell Water Park
Water Park
Babb Water Park
Water Park
Food and Drink (11) F
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (3) F
Brookshire's
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (30) A+
Walnut Street Park
Park
Victory Park
Park
Victory Park
Park
Victory Park Playground
Playground
Stewart Park Exit
Park
Stewart Park
Park
Stewart Park Entrance
Park
Victory Park Sign
Park
The Farm at Cultural Crossroads
Park
Academy Park
Park
Academy Park Sign
Park
Angel Park
Park
Minden City Park
Park
Minden Historic District
Park
Ewell Park Recreation Center
Park
Ewell Park
Park
Hinton Play Area
Playground
Hinton Memorial Park
Park
Hinton Memorial Park Sign
Park
Minden Tennis and Aquatic Center
Park
City Park
Park
City Park
Park
Webster Park
Park
Webster Park
Park
Constable Street Park
Park
Shops (23) A-
Phillips 66
Convenience Store
Fuel Stop #1
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
East Union Shopping Center/Strip Mall
Mall
Bobby's Hobby's
Home Improvement
Dixie Mart
Convenience Store
Xpressions Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Stage
Clothing
AT&T
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Cato's
Clothing
Bon Tiemps
Convenience Store
Chevron
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Minden.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.9% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Minden is 88/100 - which is 3% lower than Louisiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime F

Minden crime rates are 4,384 per 100k, which is 30% higher than Louisiana
Property Crime
3,567 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
817 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Minden is $26,653 - which is 42% lower than Louisiana.
Med. Household Income
$26,653 F
Unemployment Rate
1.7% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Minden Medical Center
Hospital
SouthStar Urgent Care
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A-

Minden home prices are $112,300 - which is 24% lower than Louisiana
Home Price
$112,300 F
Home Appreciation Rate
24% A+
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio) D-
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schools C-

The Minden graduation rate is 77% - which is 2% lower than Louisiana
School Test Scores
55% D
High School Grad. Rates
77% D
Elementary Schools (5) F
E. S. Richardson Elementary School
J. E. Harper Elementary School
J. L. Jones Elementary School
J. A. Phillips Middle School
Glenbrook School
High Schools (2) F
Minden High School
Glenbrook School
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ratings C-

Minden has an overall rating of 61% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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Minden is nice! 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Minden, LA is a nice town located near the bustling hub Northwestern hub of Shreveport. This is a cow town with a large sense of community. There is hardly anything to do here other than ride horses or go to Sonic during happy hour. Of course, you can make your own fun hunting an ...Read More d fishing in Louisiana's sportsman's paradise. However, if you are not into this lifestyle, you may prefer the larger Shreveport where there is always something to do. That said, the town is only 20 minutes from Downton Shreveport where a large variety of casinos, shops and restaurant can be found.

There is a local Walmart where you can find anything you might need. However, shopping and dining in Minden, LA is limited to country stores and BBQ. You will not want to live here if looking for something more cosmopolitan. That said, the community is strong and welcoming. You can always count on your neighbors in friendly Minden, LA! Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Minden? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Walnut Street Park
      Victory Park
      Victory Park
      Victory Park Playground
      Stewart Park Exit
      Stewart Park
      Stewart Park Entrance
      Victory Park Sign

      Entertainment

      Victory Park Water Playground
      Dorcheat Historical Museum
      Ewell Water Park
      Babb Water Park

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Church's Chicken
      KFC
      Popeyes
      Little Caesars

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Minden? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Minden.
      Drive to Work
      91%

      14% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Minden? The cost of living in Minden is 88/100 - which is 3% lower than Louisiana.
      Minden
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Louisiana
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Minden? Minden crime rates are 4,384, which are 30% higher than Louisiana
      Total Crime
      4,384 per 100k people

      89% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      89% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      15%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Minden? The median income in Minden is $26,653 which is 42% lower than Louisiana.
      Median household income
      $26,65352% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,99630% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      63% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Minden a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Minden Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Minden home prices? Minden home prices are $112,300 - which is 24% lower than Louisiana
      Median home value
      $112,30039% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $77418% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      22% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Minden have good schools? The Minden graduation rate is 77% - which is 2% lower than Louisiana
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      7% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      55%

      15% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      equal to the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Minden a good place to live? Minden has an overall rating of 61% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      61%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      3 total surveys

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