At a Glance
Median Income
$132,935
$69,918 per capita
Home Value
$504,100
Zillow: $551,386
Median Rent
$1,557/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
132/100K
1,345/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.9%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
258 sunny days/yr
How Mendota Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mendota Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mendota Heights a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mendota Heights residents earn a median household income of $132,935 , which is 77% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,918. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,950 business establishments, including 748 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mendota Heights is $504,100 , 79% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $551,386. Median rent is $1,557/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Mendota Heights reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,345/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
67.9% of adults in Mendota Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(101% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mendota Heights has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population11,644
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density1,282/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$132,935
Per Capita$69,918
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$37,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,400
Housing
A+
Home Value$504,100
Rent$1,557
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$551,386
Housing Units4,885
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent132/100K
Property1,345/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault97/100K
Burglary281/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,146/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation903 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.9%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+28.3%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Mendota Heights was built in 1982.
28.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 748 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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