At a Glance
Median Income
$67,115
$47,723 per capita
Home Value
$540,500
Zillow: $953,477
Median Rent
$1,402/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.8%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.3%
11.6% smoking rate
How Mendocino Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mendocino's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mendocino a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mendocino residents earn a median household income of $67,115 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,723. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,522 business establishments, including 336 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mendocino is $540,500 , 92% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $953,477. Median rent is $1,402/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
60.8% of adults in Mendocino hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% above the national average).
99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mendocino has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population630
Median Age68.3 yrs
Density279/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,115
Per Capita$47,723
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037
Housing
C
Home Value$540,500
Rent$1,402
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$953,477
Housing Units574
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity26.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,093/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation271 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.8%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+49.7%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 61%
Commute47 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Mendocino was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (106 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 336 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.