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Mendota, MN

Minnesota · Metropolitan Area

Mendota is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 183. Residents earn $108,333 per year, which is 44% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
183 Population 678/sq mi density
$108,333 Median Income $59,769 per capita
$335,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$108,333 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$335,000 home value, $850/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $108,333
44% higher than US avg
Home Value $335,000
19% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 35.0%
4% higher than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.6%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.8%
33% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.7%
38% lower than US avg

How Mendota Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population183
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density678/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,333
Per Capita$59,769
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$37,138M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$335,000
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units61
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity30.6%
Uninsured4.3%
Smoking7.8%
Depression23.4%
Heart Disease3.8%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation748 ft (228 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute21 min
Broadband72.0%
Libraries10

Is Mendota a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mendota receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Mendota stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mendota is $108,333, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Mendota among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mendota is $335,000, 19% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Mendota experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 258 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Mendota has a population of 183 with a density of 678 people per square mile. The median age is 44.5 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.4%), with 1.6% Black.

Population

183
Total Population
678
People / sq mi
44.5yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53%
Female 47%

Race & Ethnicity

Mendota vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mendota vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mendota is $108,333, which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Mendota vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$108,333
44% above US avg
Per Capita Income$59,769
Avg Weekly Wage$1,400
IRS Avg AGI$96,679

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.7%
38% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,950
County GDP$37,138M

Business (County)

Restaurants748
Healthcare1,340
Retail1,196
Manufacturing400

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,014
43% above US avg
Cost of Living98.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.50%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.6 min
Drive Alone73.1%
Public Transit2.2%
Work from Home19.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Mendota is $335,000, 19% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$335,000
19% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.2%
Housing Units61
Median Year Built1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,014
43% above US avg
Effective Rate1.50%
In Mendota, 30.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 4.3% of residents lack health insurance. 7.8% are current smokers. 23.4% report depression. 15.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mendota vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.6%
5% below US avg
Diabetes6.7%
Heart Disease3.8%
High Blood Pressure24.0%
Asthma9.2%
COPD2.9%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke1.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking7.8%
44% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.8%
Physical Inactivity15.5%
Depression23.4%
Mental Distress12.9%
Physical Distress8.1%
Short Sleep24.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured4.3%
50% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.0%
Dental Visits78.5%
Premature Death5,146/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.5/10
Exercise Access96.9%
Healthcare Facilities1,340
Mendota 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 enjoys 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density678/sq mi
Coordinates44.8875°N, 93.1617°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27037
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 35.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 12.9-point margin. 72.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.5%
D 55.4%

Winner: Democrat by 12.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.0%
4% above US avg
High School+97.1%
Graduate Degree+11.5%
School Test Score6.08
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density678/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access72.0%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities1,340
Restaurants748
Retail Stores1,196

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.6 min
Drive Alone73.1%
Public Transit2.2%
Work from Home19.4%

Nearby Cities

Mendota Heights, MN 11,644 pop · 1.5 mi West St. Paul, MN 21,076 pop · 3.9 mi Eagan, MN 68,158 pop · 5.0 mi St. Paul, MN 307,762 pop · 5.1 mi South St. Paul, MN 20,633 pop · 5.9 mi Richfield, MN 36,725 pop · 6.0 mi Inver Grove Heights, MN 35,772 pop · 6.4 mi Falcon Heights, MN 5,145 pop · 7.0 mi Minneapolis, MN 426,845 pop · 7.4 mi Lauderdale, MN 2,386 pop · 7.7 mi Newport, MN 4,460 pop · 8.0 mi Bloomington, MN 88,838 pop · 8.5 mi Roseville, MN 35,905 pop · 8.9 mi St. Paul Park, MN 5,464 pop · 9.0 mi
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