At a Glance
Median Income
$108,333
$59,769 per capita
Home Value
$335,000
Zillow: $551,386
Median Rent
$850/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.0%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
7.8% smoking rate
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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mendota residents earn a median household income of $108,333 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,769. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% 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 is $335,000 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $551,386. Median rent is $850/month, with 51.0% 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 1955.
Education
35.0% of adults in Mendota hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mendota has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population183
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density678/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$108,333
Per Capita$59,769
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$37,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,400
Housing
A+
Home Value$335,000
Rent$850
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$551,386
Housing Units61
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,146/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain31.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation748 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Mendota was built in 1955.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 748 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.