Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Mendota Heights is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 11,644. Residents earn $132,935 per year, which is 77% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mendota Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Mendota Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mendota Heights is $132,935, which is significantly higher than the national average — 77% above $75,149. This places Mendota Heights among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Mendota Heights is $504,100, making it a premium housing market at 79% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,557 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Mendota Heights is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 63 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,956 per 100,000, near the national average.
Mendota Heights is a highly educated community — 67.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Mendota Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 92.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.1% |
| 47% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $132,935 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $69,918 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,400 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $96,679 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.6% |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,950 |
| County GDP | $37,138M |
| Restaurants | 748 |
| Healthcare | 1,340 |
| Retail | 1,196 |
| Manufacturing | 400 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,014 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.99% |
| Commute Time | 20.7 min |
| Work from Home | 28.1% |
| Census Median | $504,100 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $551,386 |
| Median List Price | $1,065,250 |
| Median List Price | $1,065,250 |
| $/Sq Ft | $224 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.5% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,557 |
| 34% above US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,014 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.99% |
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.7% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.5% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Mental Distress | 13.8% |
| Physical Distress | 8.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,146/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,340 |
| Total Violent | 62.5/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 26.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 35.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,956.1/100K |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 232.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,688.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 35.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 903 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,282/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8789°N, 93.1339°W |
| County FIPS | 27037 |
Winner: Democrat by 12.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 67.9% |
| 101% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,282/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,340 |
| Restaurants | 748 |
| Retail Stores | 1,196 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 20.7 min |
| Work from Home | 28.1% |