Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Mendon is a small town in Michigan with a population of 839. Residents earn $82,031 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mendon receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Mendon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mendon is $82,031, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Mendon is $123,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $989 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Mendon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $82,031 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,488 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,264 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,017 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,972 |
| County GDP | $20,706M |
| Restaurants | 579 |
| Healthcare | 749 |
| Retail | 848 |
| Manufacturing | 295 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,471 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.07% |
| Commute Time | 26.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $123,000 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $197,936 |
| Census Median Rent | $989 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.3% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,471 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.07% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 29.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,811/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 749 |
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.5 inches |
| 17% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 848 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 856/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0085°N, 85.4540°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County FIPS | 26077 |
Winner: Democrat by 17.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.1% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 856/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 94.4% |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 749 |
| Restaurants | 579 |
| Retail Stores | 848 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| Avg Commute | 26.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |