Population 11,381 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mendota Heights
Household size in Mendota Heights
| Period | Mendota Heights | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Mendota Heights are small: just 2.37 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.56 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Mendota Heights
| Period | Mendota Heights | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.6 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.8 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.2 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.9 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.9, Mendota Heights is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 46.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only five of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Mendota Heights
| Period | Mendota Heights | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.2% of households in Mendota Heights, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Mendota Heights has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Minnesota cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Mendota Heights
Renters in Mendota Heights
| Period | Mendota Heights | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.0% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Mendota Heights is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (37.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 13.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Mendota Heights
| Period | Mendota Heights | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.7% of homes in Mendota Heights are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Mendota Heights has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Minnesota cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Mendota Heights
| Period | Mendota Heights | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Mendota Heights are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Mendota Heights
| Period | Mendota Heights | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $863 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,177 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,388 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,981 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,119 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Mendota Heights costs $1,981 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,119 a month from 2006–10, a 130% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 37.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Mendota Heights
Bachelor's degrees in Mendota Heights
| Period | Mendota Heights | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.3% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.9% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.6% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.2% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.0 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Mendota Heights is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (67.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 14.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only seven of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Mendota Heights
| Period | Mendota Heights | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.5% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.9% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.2% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.6% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Mendota Heights: 97.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Mendota Heights has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Minnesota cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Mendota Heights
| Period | Mendota Heights | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Mendota Heights has been strong: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Mendota Heights compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendota Heights | 2.37 | 48.9 | 6.2% | 24.0% | 3.7% | 1981 | $1,981 | 67.2% | 97.6% | 1.7% |
| Lilydale | 2.05 | 62.0 | 4.7% | 18.4% | 8.9% | 1980 | $2,267 | 69.4% | 99.4% | 3.3% |
| Mendota | 2.00 | 64.8 | 1.6% | 24.4% | 10.0% | 1980 | $2,183 | 59.9% | 98.9% | 3.5% |
| Sunfish Lake | 2.08 | 36.3 | 16.1% | 66.4% | 1.6% | 1987 | $1,549 | 67.4% | 98.5% | 8.3% |
| West St. Paul | 2.23 | 40.4 | 8.4% | 42.8% | 6.6% | 1967 | $1,348 | 34.3% | 92.2% | 4.6% |
| South St. Paul | 2.48 | 38.7 | 11.4% | 29.2% | 3.7% | 1959 | $1,226 | 32.2% | 92.4% | 5.7% |
| Inver Grove Heights | 2.46 | 42.8 | 11.7% | 22.6% | 3.5% | 1990 | $1,507 | 44.6% | 95.9% | 3.8% |
| St. Paul | 2.54 | 34.9 | 13.1% | 46.1% | 7.1% | 1954 | $1,348 | 43.5% | 88.6% | 5.4% |
| Eagan | 2.47 | 40.4 | 8.7% | 32.5% | 2.8% | 1989 | $1,696 | 54.7% | 96.5% | 3.6% |
| Newport | 2.35 | 37.6 | 5.0% | 31.4% | 3.2% | 1973 | $1,247 | 29.3% | 91.4% | 4.1% |
| Falcon Heights | 2.30 | 37.2 | 4.5% | 42.4% | 4.8% | 1961 | $1,317 | 73.9% | 98.6% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Mendota Heights. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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