Mendon, MI

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.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
839 Population 856/sq mi density
$82,031 Median Income $32,488 per capita
$123,000 Home Value $197,936 Zillow
$989 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$82,031 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,000 home value, $989/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,031
9% higher than US avg
Home Value $123,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.1%
52% lower than US avg
Median Rent $989
15% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.1%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.4%
22% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.7%
46% lower than US avg

How Mendon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population839
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density856/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$82,031
Per Capita$32,488
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$20,706M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,000
Rent$989
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$197,936
Rent Burden19.3%

Health

Obesity37.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.5%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Elevation848 ft (258 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+90.8%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.4%
Libraries14

Is Mendon a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Mendon has a population of 839 with a density of 856 people per square mile. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.1%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

839
Total Population
856
People / sq mi
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Mendon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mendon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mendon is $82,031, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Mendon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,031
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$32,488
Avg Weekly Wage$1,264
IRS Avg AGI$82,017

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.7%
46% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,972
County GDP$20,706M

Business (County)

Restaurants579
Healthcare749
Retail848
Manufacturing295

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,471
113% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.8 min
Drive Alone76.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Mendon is $123,000, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $989 (15% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $197,936.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$123,000
56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$197,936

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$989
15% below US avg
Rent Burden19.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,471
113% above US avg
Effective Rate6.07%
In Mendon, 37.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.5% report depression. 22.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mendon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.1%
16% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma11.8%
COPD7.6%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity22.8%
Depression29.5%
Mental Distress19.9%
Physical Distress13.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.3%
Checkup Rate76.5%
Premature Death7,811/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access91.7%
Healthcare Facilities749
Mendon has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.5 inches
17% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation848 ft (258 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density856/sq mi
Coordinates42.0085°N, 85.4540°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26077
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 17.7-point margin. 94.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.3%
D 58%

Winner: Democrat by 17.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.1%
52% below US avg
High School+90.8%
School Test Score5.23
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density856/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.4%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities749
Restaurants579
Retail Stores848

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.8 min
Drive Alone76.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.8%

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