At a Glance
Median Income
$59,583
$24,546 per capita
Home Value
$100,400
Zillow: $188,826
Median Rent
$785/mo
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
18.1% smoking rate
How Mendon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mendon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mendon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mendon residents earn a median household income of $59,583 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,546. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,218 business establishments, including 98 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mendon is $100,400 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,826. Median rent is $785/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
12.8% of adults in Mendon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 39.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population600
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density1,091/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,583
Per Capita$24,546
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$3,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,400
Rent$785
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$188,826
Housing Units245
Rent Burden19.9%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,561/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation823 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Mendon was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.389 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.