Mendota, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lee County County
Mendota, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Mendota a Good Place to Live?
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 5.8% (61% 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 $183,080. 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 131 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 377/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.