Mendon, OH

Ohio

Mendon is a small town in Ohio with a population of 600. Residents earn $59,583 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
600 Population 1,091/sq mi density
$59,583 Median Income $24,546 per capita
$100,400 Home Value $176,258 Zillow
$785 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$59,583 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,400 home value, $785/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,583
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,400
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.8%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $785
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.8%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.4%
50% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

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

People

Population600
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density1,091/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,583
Per Capita$24,546
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$3,995M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,400
Rent$785
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$176,258
Rent Burden19.9%

Health

Obesity38.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation823 ft (251 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+91.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.0%
Libraries7

Is Mendon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mendon receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. 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 $59,583, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mendon is $100,400, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $785 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Mendon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches, including 28.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Mendon has a population of 600 with a density of 1,091 people per square mile. The median age is 32.0 years, 18% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.7%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 2.5% Black.

Population

600
Total Population
1,091
People / sq mi
32.0yrs
Median Age
18% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Mendon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mendon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mendon is $59,583, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Mendon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,583
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,546
Avg Weekly Wage$974
IRS Avg AGI$78,019

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,218
County GDP$3,995M

Business (County)

Restaurants98
Healthcare83
Retail165
Manufacturing86

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,098
17% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.0 min
Drive Alone81.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Mendon is $100,400, 64% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $785 (33% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $176,258.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,400
64% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$176,258

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$785
33% below US avg
Rent Burden19.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,098
17% above US avg
Effective Rate4.08%
In Mendon, 38.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.0% report depression. 29.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.8%
21% above US avg
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure34.4%
Asthma11.1%
COPD7.7%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity29.3%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress20.0%
Physical Distress13.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.5%
Checkup Rate76.0%
Premature Death7,561/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access72.1%
Healthcare Facilities83
Mendon has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.8 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall28.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation823 ft (251 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,091/sq mi
Coordinates40.6727°N, 84.5179°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 66.7-point margin. 86.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83%
D 16.3%

Winner: Republican by 66.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.8%
62% below US avg
High School+91.0%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density1,091/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities83
Restaurants98
Retail Stores165

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.0 min
Drive Alone81.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.8%

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