At a Glance
Median Income
$46,458
$14,474 per capita
Home Value
$250,400
Zillow: $332,837
Median Rent
$874/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
687/100K
679/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
39.3% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
28.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.8%
19.2% smoking rate
How Mendota Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mendota's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mendota a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mendota residents earn a median household income of $46,458 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,474. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mendota is $250,400 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,837. Median rent is $874/month, with 29.6% 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 1995.
Safety & Crime
Mendota reports 687 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 679/100K.
Education
4.5% of adults in Mendota hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
39.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mendota has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population12,554
Median Age24.9 yrs
Density3,804/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born47.6%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$46,458
Per Capita$14,474
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty28.9%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
B+
Home Value$250,400
Rent$874
Ownership47.1%
Zillow$332,837
Housing Units3,226
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent687/100K
Property679/100K
Health
Obesity46.8%
Diabetes19.4%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death8,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain10.8 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation166 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+39.3%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute35 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Mendota was founded in 1942.
The median home in Mendota was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
47.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.