At a Glance
Median Income
$58,939
$29,634 per capita
Home Value
$121,100
Zillow: $169,887
Median Rent
$826/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
157/100K
855/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
282 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mendota residents earn a median household income of $58,939 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,634. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mendota is $121,100 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,887. Median rent is $826/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Mendota reports 157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 855/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Mendota hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mendota has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population6,915
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density1,348/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,939
Per Capita$29,634
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$2,173M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,100
Rent$826
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$169,887
Housing Units3,109
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent157/100K
Property855/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault71/100K
Burglary128/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,354/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation738 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Mendota was founded in 1855.
The median home in Mendota was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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