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Mendota, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dakota County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
183 Population 678/sq mi density
$108,333 Median Income $59,769 per capita
$335,000 Home Value $551,386 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
63 Violent Crime/100K 1,956 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Mendota, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$108,333
44% above
$59,769 per capita
Home Value
$335,000
19% above
Zillow: $551,386
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
63/100K
84% below
1,956/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.0%
4% above
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
5% below
7.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
258 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)

Income
144%
Home Value
119%
Rent
73%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
104%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mendota a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $108,333 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,769. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% 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.

Safety & Crime

Mendota reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,956/100K.

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 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

Population183
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density678/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,333
Per Capita$59,769
Unemployment4.8%
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%

Crime

F
Violent63/100K
Property1,956/100K

Health

Obesity30.6%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,146/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI36 (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
Broadband72.0%
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.
14.3% 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.