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Mendota, CA


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Mendota, California

Mendota, California, in Fresno county, is 33 miles W of Fresno, California. The city is part of the Fresno metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 7,890 people people live in Mendota.

The People and Families of Mendota

In Mendota, about 40% of adults are married. Mendota has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Mendota is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mendota had a median family income of $22,984.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,000) in Mendota than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Mendota Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Mendota, about 44% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the city. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Mendota is one place with an advantage over most places in California. The city isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Mendota, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Mendota strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyMendota Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Mendota Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Mendota, CA

Comparing Mendota to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity72
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Walking and Biking to Work85
Working at Home75
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone11

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