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The city had 3 schools in 2026. Medina is in the United States; its population was 5,770 in July 2026. In July 2026, 28.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 21 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-10-0725 sources

Population5,855people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,918EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent796.3EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.27%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,019incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 — 36% belowOfficial source · Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Medina?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Medina.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$906 per month, while the median home value was US$107,200 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 56.9%, and the vacancy rate was 7.63% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Medina recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$906/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent28.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)7.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)825.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent796.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes47 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Medina a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker60%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 51–69%
Skilled employee63%strong on work, weak on education · range 54–72%
Student61%strong on cost, weak on work · range 51–71%
Family71%strong on safety, weak on cost · range 62–80%
Retirement56%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 45–67%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 141 of 5,855 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$59,231 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Medina is 3.3%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income59,231 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband64.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription90.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription0.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet8.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet2.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,918 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,784 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov21Official
Unemployment rate3.27 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Medina?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,784 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€2,050of €2,958 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,958
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €825
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€2,050
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Medina Salary needed to live in Medina

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Medina. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Medina. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher87.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools3 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official
School enrolment, share of residents18.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents21 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,123 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Medina when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesMedina highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Medina highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Medina871
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,019 incidents per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2025Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City10Official
Recorded violent crimes12 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time25.85 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle1.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work6.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport20 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights15Official
Nearest airportBUF3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport42 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Medina. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Medina.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.722 · Feb 1.72 · Mar 6.83 · Apr 14.11 · May 21.11 · Jun 25.94 · Jul 28.17 · Aug 27.22 · Sep 23.67 · Oct 16.56 · Nov 9.72 · Dec 3.61 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00300055 (ALBION)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -8 · Feb -7.78 · Mar -3.72 · Apr 2.06 · May 8.06 · Jun 13.78 · Jul 16.56 · Aug 15.67 · Sep 11.94 · Oct 6.22 · Nov 0.556 · Dec -4.33 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00300055 (ALBION)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -3.67 · Feb -3 · Mar 1.56 · Apr 8.11 · May 14.61 · Jun 19.83 · Jul 22.33 · Aug 21.44 · Sep 17.78 · Oct 11.39 · Nov 5.17 · Dec -0.389 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 77.22 · Feb 58.42 · Mar 68.33 · Apr 82.55 · May 75.69 · Jun 75.18 · Jul 82.04 · Aug 69.85 · Sep 81.79 · Oct 87.12 · Nov 68.07 · Dec 68.83 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading40.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.09 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites5 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation913.9 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.01 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature10.37 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature0.06 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Dearborn ±0.4 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±0.8 °C, Markham (Canada) ±1.6 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±1.6 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±1.6 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±1.6 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 141 is not 1.5% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.51 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents141 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density685.3 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population5,855 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value107,200 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes56.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate59.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad2.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.64 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage77.2 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance4.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher20.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available87.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,692 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home10.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans84.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Medina

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a Medina alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 825 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 5,855 Medina+755%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 1.5% Medina+305%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,918 Medina+66%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 42.0 km Medina−79%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 3.3% Medina+15%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 (2024) Plainfield vs 1,019 (2025) Medinano percentage
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,784 Medina+7%
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Cities near Medina

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Medina, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Adel5,854 residentsNorwood borough5,854 residentsWyndmoor5,853 residentsWhite Rock5,852 residentsSt Johnsbury5,859 residentsCrafton5,863 residents

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Is Medina part of Rochester?

Medina is in the published commuting zone of Rochester; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Rochester city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source17

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Medina?

The median gross salary is 3,784 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Medina?

The unemployment rate is 3.27 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Medina?

Police recorded 1,019 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City.

How many people live in Medina?

The published population is 5,855 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Medina?

141 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Medina a good place to live?

Medina may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Medina part of Rochester?

Medina is in the published commuting zone of Rochester; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Medina?

Albion is near Medina. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00300055 (ALBION) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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  14. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  15. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06

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