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Mendota, IL


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Mendota, Illinois

Mendota, Illinois, in La Salle county, is 45 miles W of Aurora, Illinois (center to center) and 78 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. About 7,272 people people live in Mendota.

The People and Families of Mendota

In Mendota, about 56% of adults are married.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Mendota nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mendota had a median family income of $46,279.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Mendota.

Mendota Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Mendota, about 74% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In Mendota, 91% of commuters drive to work. In Mendota, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyMendota Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Mendota Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Mendota, IL

Comparing Mendota 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
Senior Citizens98
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Female Share of the Population77
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men55
Racial Diversity57
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Housing Recently Built23

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