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Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Mendota Heights Real Estate

Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Mendota Heights, Dakota County, from Huerkamp Home Group.

Updated October 7, 2026 · By Jason Huerkamp, REALTOR®

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Key takeaways

What should you know about Mendota Heights at a glance?

Mendota Heights is a south metro city in Dakota County, home to 11,542 people. Here's what the public numbers say.

  • Population: 11,542 (Census 2024 estimate; -1.7% since 2020)
  • Median home value: $520,300, 37% higher than the Dakota County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
  • Median household income: $132,768, 25% higher than Dakota County
  • Homeownership: 78.7% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
  • Getting around: about 22 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 11 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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Housing market · September 2026

Mendota Heights home prices and sales

Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Mendota Heights was $570,000, up 8.6% from the year before, with 139 homes sold.

  • Median sale price$570,000+8.6% vs. prior 12 months
  • Homes sold139past 12 months
  • Days on market46past 12 months
  • Months of supply4.1end of September 2026

NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full Mendota Heights market report

Living in

What's it like living in Mendota Heights, MN?

The answer

Mendota Heights is a south metro city, and it's about 22 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 13 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 76.8% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1983, and 78.7% of households own their home.

Downtown Minneapolis22min
Downtown Saint Paul13min
MSP Airport11min
Mall of America14min
University of Minnesota23min
Mendota Heights11,542 residents · Dakota County

Demographics · Mendota Heights, MN

Who lives in Mendota Heights?

According to the Census Bureau, Mendota Heights's median household income is $132,768, 25% higher than the Dakota County median (Dakota County: $106,318). The median age is 47, 78.7% of households own their home and 67.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population11,5424,785 households
Median household income$132,768Dakota Co. $106,318 · MN $89,062
Median home value$520,300Dakota Co. $381,000 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent$1,631Dakota Co. $1,548 · MN $1,280
Homeowners78.7%Dakota Co. 74.9% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher67.5%Dakota Co. 45% · MN 39.4%
Median age47Dakota Co. 38.6 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes76.8%Median year built: 1983

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.

Population trend

How fast is Mendota Heights growing?

Mendota Heights's population shrank 1.7% between 2020 and 2024, from 11,738 to 11,542 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.

Mendota Heights population, 2020–2024
11.4k11.6k11.8k12k2020202120222023202411,756202011,756202111,676202211,512202311,59311,542202411,542

US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.

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YearResidents
202011,756
202111,676
202211,512
202311,593
202411,542

School planning

Which schools serve a Mendota Heights 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.

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By ZIP code

What does Mendota Heights look like by ZIP code?

2 ZIP codes cover most of Mendota Heights.

ZIPShare of cityMedian home valueMedian household incomeHomeowners
5512060%$515,600$116,34661.3%Homes for sale
5511840%$350,600$87,34065.1%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 Heights?

Mendota Heights has about 1 square miles of water inside city limits. 4 lakes of 10 acres or more touch Mendota Heights; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.

Lakefront homes on Gun Club Lake

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Commute & transportation

How easy is getting around Mendota Heights?

Mendota Heights residents' average one-way commute is 19.6 minutes (Census ACS). 65.5% drive alone, 0.4% take public transit and 30.3% work from home.

Average commute19.6 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone65.5%of workers
Public transit0.4%of workers
Work from home30.3%of workers

Drive times from Mendota Heights

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 Heights residents work?

The largest share of employed Mendota Heights residents work in education, health care and social assistance (21%), followed by finance, insurance and real estate (14.4%). The unemployment rate averaged 1.4% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).

Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).

Industries Mendota Heights residents work in
  1. Education, health care and social assistance21%
  2. Finance, insurance and real estate14.4%
  3. Professional, scientific and management services14.2%
  4. Manufacturing11.8%
  5. Retail trade7.8%
  6. Arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food7.8%

City comparison

How does Mendota Heights compare to Mendota, Sunfish Lake and Lilydale?

The three communities with the shortest drive from Mendota Heights, side by side.

MetricMendota HeightsMendotaSunfish LakeLilydale
Population (2024)11,542185522779
Change since 2020-1.7%-1.1%-0.2%-3.5%
Median home value$520K$320K$1,116K$405K
Median household income$133K$111K$236K$90K
Median gross rent$1,631$875—$2,362
Homeowners78.7%77.3%98.3%56.2%
Median age4739.85074.7
Average commute19.6 min21.1 min18.6 min18.2 min
Drive to downtown Minneapolis22 min20 min25 min21 min

Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.

Cost of ownership

What will a Mendota Heights home cost you each month?

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Selling in Mendota Heights

What's required to sell a home in Mendota Heights?

We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for Mendota Heights; 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.

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Is Mendota Heights right for you?

Who should buy a home in Mendota Heights?

  • 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 Heights?

  • 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.

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Mendota Heights FAQ

What do Mendota Heights buyers most often ask?

What is the median home value in Mendota Heights?

The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Mendota Heights at $520,300, 37% higher than the Dakota County median (Dakota County: $381,000). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Mendota Heights homes for sale in our home search.

How many people live in Mendota Heights, MN?

About 11,542 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city shrank by 1.7% between 2020 and 2024.

Which school district serves Mendota Heights?

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 Heights from downtown Minneapolis?

About 22 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 13 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 19.6 minutes (Census ACS).

Is Mendota Heights a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Mendota Heights has a median household income of $132,768, 78.7% homeownership and a 19.6-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 Heights?

The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,631 a month, compared with $1,548 in Dakota County (Census ACS 2020–2024).

What ZIP codes are in Mendota Heights?

55120 and 55118 cover most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.

What lakes are in Mendota Heights?

The largest named lakes inside the city are Gun Club Lake (about 198 acres), Rogers Lake (about 102 acres), Lake Augusta (about 41 acres) and Lake Lemay (about 29 acres), based on Census water maps.

How long does it take to close on a home in Mendota Heights?

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 Heights require an inspection to sell a home?

We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Mendota Heights. 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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