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Crime in Mendota Heights summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Mendota Heights. Key points include:
There were 167 total crimes in Mendota Heights in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Mendota Heights is 1,469.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Mendota Heights is 184.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Mendota Heights is 1,284.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Mendota Heights is -30.65% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Mendota Heights Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mendota Heights / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 167 | 1,469.7 | 1,862.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 21 | 184.8 | 256.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 48.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 17 | 149.6 | 168.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 146 | 1,284.9 | 1,606.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 27 | 237.6 | 184.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 107 | 941.7 | 1,208.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 105.6 | 213.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Mendota Heights summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Mendota Heights. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Mendota Heights is 126 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Mendota Heights is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Mendota Heights is $562,136.
The median income in Mendota Heights is $132,768.
Mendota Heights's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Mendota Heights Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Mendota Heights | Minnesota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 178 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Mendota Heights, MN Weather
The average high in Mendota Heights is 55.4° and the average low is 36.8°.
There are 61.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 32.2 inches of precipitation each year with 49.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Mendota Heights |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 61.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 32.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 49.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Mendota Heights Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Mendota Heights
The current population in Mendota Heights is 11,612. The population has increased 3.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,612 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 11,644 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 11,642 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 11,681 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 11,339 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 11,289 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 11,284 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 11,253 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 11,231 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 11,172 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 11,131 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 11,129 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 11,140 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 11,191 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 11,220 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mendota Heights
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Mendota Heights is:
79.0% White with 9,173 White residents.
0.8% African American with 94 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 10 American Indian residents.
4.7% Asian with 545 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 90 Other residents.
10.8% Two Or More with 1,250 Two Or More residents.
3.9% Hispanic with 450 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Mendota Heights | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.0% | 75.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.8% | 6.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 10.8% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 6.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Mendota Heights
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Mendota Heights is 50.1% female with 5,822 female residents.
Mendota Heights is 49.9% male with 5,790 male residents.
| Gender | Mendota Heights | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mendota Heights for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Mendota Heights completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Mendota Heights completed 9-12th grade.
8.0% of adults in Mendota Heights completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Mendota Heights completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Mendota Heights completed associate's degree.
36.0% of adults in Mendota Heights completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Mendota Heights completed master's degree.
9.0% of adults in Mendota Heights completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in Mendota Heights completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Mendota Heights | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 36.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 9.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Mendota Heights, Minnesota
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2.3% of households in Mendota Heights earn Less than $10,000.
1.0% of households in Mendota Heights earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.8% of households in Mendota Heights earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.4% of households in Mendota Heights earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.5% of households in Mendota Heights earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.0% of households in Mendota Heights earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.3% of households in Mendota Heights earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.6% of households in Mendota Heights earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.5% of households in Mendota Heights earn $150,000 to $199,999.
28.6% of households in Mendota Heights earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Mendota Heights | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.8% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.4% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.5% | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.0% | 15.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.6% | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.5% | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 28.6% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
