Mendota, Minnesota
Mendota Real Estate
Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Mendota, Dakota County, from Huerkamp Home Group.
Key takeaways
What should you know about Mendota at a glance?
Mendota is a south metro city in Dakota County, home to 185 people. Here's what the public numbers say.
- Population: 185 (Census 2024 estimate; -1.1% since 2020)
- Median home value: $320,000, 16% lower than the Dakota County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
- Median household income: $111,250, 5% higher than Dakota County
- Homeownership: 77.3% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
- Getting around: about 20 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 8 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
- Schools: West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan covers about 100% of the city
Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2020–2024 American Community Survey; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
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Where can I find Mendota homes for sale?
The newest Mendota listings, live from the NorthstarMLS. Open any home for photos, maps and saved-search alerts.
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- $1 million and up 1
- Single-family homes 1
- 3+ bedrooms 1
- 4+ bedrooms 1
- 5+ bedrooms 1
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Listings from NorthstarMLS, updated every hour from 8 AM to 10 PM.
Recently sold
What did homes in Mendota sell for?
Homes sold in Mendota in the last 6 months, from NorthstarMLS.
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This home sale information is not an appraisal, competitive or comparative market analysis, CMA or home valuation.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Keller Williams Preferred Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
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Living in
What's it like living in Mendota, MN?
The answer
Mendota is a south metro city, and it's about 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 13 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 82.6% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1954, and 77.3% of households own their home.
Demographics · Mendota, MN
Who lives in Mendota?
According to the Census Bureau, Mendota's median household income is $111,250, 5% higher than the Dakota County median (Dakota County: $106,318). The median age is 39.8, 77.3% of households own their home and 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; population from 2024 estimates. Home values are owner estimates; values shown with “+” are the Census reporting cap. Mendota is small, so these survey figures rest on few responses and can have wide margins of error.
Population trend
How fast is Mendota growing?
Mendota's population shrank 1.1% between 2020 and 2024, from 187 to 185 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.
US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Show as a table
| Year | Residents |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 187 |
| 2021 | 187 |
| 2022 | 184 |
| 2023 | 184 |
| 2024 | 185 |
School planning
Which schools serve a Mendota address?
- West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eaganabout 100% of the city
Ask the district for the school assignment of the exact address for the year you'll enroll, since boundaries can change. Being near a school doesn't guarantee a spot, and charter and private schools set their own rules.
Minnesota Report Card (Department of Education)
District coverage: US Census Bureau 2024 school district boundaries.
Crime data
How can you check reported crime near a home?
Ask the police department that serves the address for its current reports, and compare places only across the same time period and offense definitions. Missing data doesn't mean zero crime, and a citywide number doesn't describe a particular street.
By ZIP code
What does Mendota look like by ZIP code?
ZIP 55150 covers most of Mendota.
| ZIP | Share of city | Median home value | Median household income | Homeowners | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55150 | 95% | $310,000 | $111,250 | 76.7% | Homes for sale |
ZIP code areas (ZCTAs) covering at least 5% of the city; values for the whole ZIP area, Census ACS 2020–2024.
Outdoor living
What lakes and water are in Mendota?
Mendota has little open water inside city limits, but lakes and regional parks are a short drive away.
No named lakes of 10 acres or more touch the city on Census maps.
Commute & transportation
How easy is getting around Mendota?
Mendota residents' average one-way commute is 21.1 minutes (Census ACS). 68.1% drive alone, 1.7% take public transit and 22.4% work from home.
Drive times from Mendota
- 20 minDowntown Minneapolis
- 13 minDowntown Saint Paul
- 8 minMSP Airport
- 12 minMall of America
- 20 minUniversity of Minnesota
Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.
Economy & jobs
Where do Mendota residents work?
The largest share of employed Mendota residents work in arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food (16.8%), followed by manufacturing (15%). The unemployment rate averaged 4.2% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).
Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food16.8%
- Manufacturing15%
- Professional, scientific and management services14.2%
- Education, health care and social assistance14.2%
- Retail trade7.1%
- Construction6.2%
City comparison
How does Mendota compare to Lilydale, Mendota Heights and Sunfish Lake?
The three communities with the shortest drive from Mendota, side by side.
| Metric | Mendota | Lilydale | Mendota Heights | Sunfish Lake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 185 | 779 | 11,542 | 522 |
| Change since 2020 | -1.1% | -3.5% | -1.7% | -0.2% |
| Median home value | $320K | $405K | $520K | $1,116K |
| Median household income | $111K | $90K | $133K | $236K |
| Median gross rent | $875 | $2,362 | $1,631 | — |
| Homeowners | 77.3% | 56.2% | 78.7% | 98.3% |
| Median age | 39.8 | 74.7 | 47 | 50 |
| Average commute | 21.1 min | 18.2 min | 19.6 min | 18.6 min |
| Drive to downtown Minneapolis | 20 min | 21 min | 22 min | 25 min |
Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Cost of ownership
What will a Mendota home cost you each month?
Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Mendota's Census median home value; the interest rate, property tax and insurance are yours to fill in from a lender quote, the county's tax statement and an insurance quote. This is an illustration, not a loan estimate.
Selling in Mendota
What's required to sell a home in Mendota?
We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for Mendota; check with the city before you list. Every Minnesota sale still includes the state disclosures: property condition, wells, septic systems, radon, lead paint for older homes and more.
Selling in Minnesota: every city's rules and the state disclosures · Estimate your net proceeds
Is Mendota right for you?
Who should buy a home in Mendota?
- Compare homes, not averages. Choose the space, layout and condition you need, and confirm it with an inspection.
- Try the drive. Test your commute at the times you'd actually travel.
- Check the schools for the address. West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan covers most of the city, but not all of it.
- Budget the whole payment. Include taxes, insurance, association dues and upkeep.
Planning a move
What should I verify before moving to Mendota?
- The property's current tax statement and homestead status from Dakota County.
- Lender, insurance and utility quotes for the exact address, plus any association documents and special assessments.
- The seller's disclosures, including Minnesota's required radon and well disclosures.
- Whether the city requires a point-of-sale inspection or certificate (Minneapolis and Saint Paul, for example, require Truth-in-Sale-of-Housing reports).
- The school assignment for your enrollment year, confirmed with the district.
This weekend's open houses
Can you tour Mendota homes this weekend?
Found a Mendota home you like? We'll set up a private showing, usually within a day or two, or tell you when it has an open house.
Mendota FAQ
What do Mendota buyers most often ask?
What is the median home value in Mendota?
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Mendota at $320,000, 16% lower than the Dakota County median (Dakota County: $381,000). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Mendota homes for sale in our home search.
How many people live in Mendota, MN?
About 185 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city shrank by 1.1% between 2020 and 2024.
Which school district serves Mendota?
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan (about 100% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.
How far is Mendota from downtown Minneapolis?
About 20 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 13 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 21.1 minutes (Census ACS).
Is Mendota a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Mendota has a median household income of $111,250, 77.3% homeownership and a 21.1-minute average commute. Visit at the times you'd normally drive, check the school assignment for the address, and compare total ownership costs before you decide.
What does it cost to rent in Mendota?
The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $875 a month, compared with $1,548 in Dakota County (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What ZIP codes are in Mendota?
55150 covers most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.
How long does it take to close on a home in Mendota?
Most financed purchases close about 30 to 45 days after an accepted offer, and cash purchases can close sooner. Your lender, the appraisal and the title company set the actual timeline.
Does Mendota require an inspection to sell a home?
We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Mendota. Every Minnesota seller still owes the state disclosures (property condition, wells, septic, radon and more), and some counties require a septic inspection. Check with the city before you list.
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Explore nearby communities
Which communities are close to Mendota?
Drive times from Mendota in light traffic, with each community's Census median home value.