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Mendota
  • Town in Illinois
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Mendota

#4 in Best Places to Raise a Family in LaSalle County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B
    Mendota is a town in Illinois with a population of 6,996. Mendota is in LaSalle County. Living in Mendota offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and retirees live in Mendota and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Mendota are above average.
    Population
    6,996
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $104,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $744
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      30%
    • Own
      70%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      115
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      14.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      14.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      215.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      683.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      100.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      10%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      35%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      11%
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    Working in Mendota

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $61,250
    National
    $69,021
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