Living in Mendon, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mendon · Census data 2020–2024
Mendon has 815 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $82,292 (13% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $142,900, the median rent is $1,007/month.
Mendon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mendon at a glance
- Population
- 815
- Median age
- 43.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $82,292State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $142,900State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,007/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 85.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Mendon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Michigan median; home values 38% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mendon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mendon the median home value is $142,900, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,007 per month, which is 18.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,189 a month in housing costs.
Mendon median household income
The median household income in Mendon is $82,292 and the income per person is $33,994. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Mendon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 336
- Owner-occupied
- 85.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.6%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.54
Mendon demographics
- Population
- 815
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 321
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mendon ›
Education in Mendon
12.6% of adults 25 and older in Mendon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mendon
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Mendon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendon | 815 | $82,292 | $142,900 | $1,007 |
| Centreville | 1,565 | $59,519 | $166,100 | $850 |
| Colon | 1,570 | $58,542 | $153,500 | $785 |
| Vicksburg | 3,934 | $72,656 | $231,500 | $964 |
| Three Rivers | 7,943 | $49,503 | $134,900 | $839 |
| Sherwood | 388 | $58,750 | $97,500 | $838 |
| Schoolcraft | 1,275 | $75,000 | $224,800 | $918 |
| Athens | 1,134 | $70,192 | $157,000 | $978 |
| Scotts | 237 | $67,054 | $135,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Mendon, MI?
The median household income in Mendon is $82,292, 13% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mendon?
The median home value in Mendon is $142,900, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Mendon?
The median gross rent in Mendon is $1,007 per month, about 18.9% of household income.
Is Mendon, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Michigan median; home values 38% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Mendon?
The median age in Mendon is 43.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Mendon?
The average commute to work in Mendon is 32 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mendon?
The unemployment rate in Mendon is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mendon?
12.6% of adults in Mendon have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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