At a Glance
Median Income
$120,481
$48,766 per capita
Home Value
$141,800
Zillow: $197,162
Violent Crime
297/100K
2,969/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Mendes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mendes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mendes a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mendes residents earn a median household income of $120,481 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,766. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 143 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mendes is $141,800 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,162. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Mendes reports 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,969/100K.
Education
36.4% of adults in Mendes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mendes has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population197
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density323/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,481
Per Capita$48,766
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$309M
Avg Weekly Wage$790
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,800
Rent
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$197,162
Housing Units131
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent297/100K
Property2,969/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death10,346/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain49.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation175 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Mendes was built in 1992.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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