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Mendon, IL


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Mendon, Illinois

Mendon, Illinois, in Adams county, is 89 miles W of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 114 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. There are 883 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Mendon

In Mendon, about 60% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Mendon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mendon had a median family income of $41,750.

Mendon Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Mendon that were owner-occupied was 77%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the village has going for it.

Commuting

In Mendon, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 8%Mendon Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Mendon, IL

Comparing Mendon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men53
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population43
Age of the Population33
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better63
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times68
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
People Living Alone55
Housing Recently Built56
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