City profile · Minnesota · Census ACS 2023

Mendota Heights, MN

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Mendota Heights - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

11,644
Residents
$132,935
Median income
$504,100
Median home
$1,709
Median rent (state)

Mendota Heights - the verdict

Mendota Heights ranks in the 91st percentile for household income and the 61st percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

91st
percentile, household income
85th
percentile, home value
68th
percentile, median rent
61st
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Mendota Heights, MN

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 11,644 residents in Mendota Heights, a small town within Minnesota. The typical household in Mendota Heights brings in $132,935 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 0.6%. Mendota Heights's housing stock carries a median value of $504,100, and the median resident age is 46.8 years. About 67.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 63.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 9 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 88% from five years earlier. Mendota Heights reports a comparatively low crime rate: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 1069.5 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, below the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Minnesota tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Minnesota scores 98.6 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,709 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Minnesota run around $225, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 94.6 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

11,644 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Minnesota

Median Household Income

$132,935 /yr

Poverty 0.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

98.6 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Minnesota average

How does Mendota Heights compare to other US cities?

Where Mendota Heights sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 91% higher than other cities
Home value 85% pricier than other cities
Median rent 68% pricier than other cities
Safety 61% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Minnesota and the picture shifts: Mendota Heights ranks #126 of 229 Minnesota cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Mendota Heights against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Minnesota only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Minnesota-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher is Mendota Heights's strongest outlier among Minnesota cities

Among the 784 Minnesota cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Mendota Heights ranks #16 - the 98th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Mendota Heights only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#38 of 775
95th percentile in Minnesota
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 785
77th percentile in Minnesota
Median Home Value
#33 of 774
96th percentile in Minnesota
Poverty Rate
#688 of 785
12th percentile in Minnesota
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#16 of 784
98th percentile in Minnesota

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Minnesota only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

91stIncome percentile
61stSafety percentile

91st percentile nationally for median household income · 61st percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Mendota Heights's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Mendota Heights's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 59 Avg. percentile National median
Mendota Heights's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Mendota Heights's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$504,100 15th percentile more affordable than 15% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Mendota Heights $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Mendota Heights, MN Mendota Heights, MN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Mendota Heights, MN-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Mendota Heights, MN median $132,935/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Mendota Heights, MN's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Mendota Heights, MN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 67.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 0.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 63.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
11,644
Median Income
$132,935
Median Home Value
$504,100
Median Age
46.8
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Labor force participation
63.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
67.9%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1069.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
191.3
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
878.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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11,400 residents11,500 residents11,600 residents11,700 residents11,800 residents 202020212022202320242025 11,687 residents 11,475 residents ▼ -1.8%
Mendota Heights's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
9
housing units authorized
Single-Family
9
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 75
2020 6
2021 15
2022 52
2023 6
2024 9

Permit volume decreased 88% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
66.1%
Carpool
3.6%
Public Transit
0.8%
Walk
0.6%
Work from Home
28.1%
Other
0.8%

Based on 5,950 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Minnesota - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$95
avg/month
Natural Gas
$85
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Minnesota state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Minnesota state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Mendota Heights sits in

Cost of Living Index
98.6
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,709/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
94.6 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Minnesota

East Bethel
11,995 people
St. Peter
12,085 people
Grand Rapids
11,186 people
North Branch
11,182 people
Victoria
10,972 people
Lake Elmo
12,504 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Mendota Heights's 11,644 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Hamilton Square, NJ
11,643 people
South Yarmouth, MA
11,642 people
Guttenberg, NJ
11,638 people
Alcoa, TN
11,635 people
University of California-Santa Barbara, CA
11,634 people
Brookhaven, MS
11,656 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Mendota Heights's $132,935 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Tucson Mountains, AZ
$132,946 median income
Mi-Wuk, CA
$132,870 median income
Lake Heritage, PA
$133,011 median income
Lake Barrington, IL
$132,857 median income
Nellysford, VA
$133,036 median income
Bethpage, NY
$132,832 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Mendota Heights, MN Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Mendota Heights, MN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 80.2% 13.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.9% White 80.2% Black or African American 0.9% Asian 3.8% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.5% Two or more races 13.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Mendota Heights compares to nearby Minnesota cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Mendota Heights (this city) 11,644 $132,935
East Bethel 11,995 $114,583
St. Peter 12,085 $65,042
Grand Rapids 11,186 $56,542
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MN FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Mendota Heights, MN?

What is the population of Mendota Heights, MN? +

Mendota Heights, MN has a population of 11,644 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Mendota Heights, MN? +

Median annual household income in Mendota Heights runs $132,935, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Mendota Heights? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Mendota Heights; the closest available measure is the Minnesota state average, a cost of living index of 98.6 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Minnesota vary by metro area.

Is Mendota Heights, MN safe? +

Mendota Heights has a total crime rate of 1069.5 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Mendota Heights, MN? +

A typical home in Mendota Heights is worth $504,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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