Median Age
29 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
36%
Over 65
8%
Mendota, CA
Area Guide
California's cantaloupe capital
Rural
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Agricultural
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Green Energy
Mendota, a small city roughly 34 miles west of Fresno, is best known for its cantaloupe production. As the proclaimed "Cantaloupe Center of the World," Mendota is an agricultural hub of roughly 11,000 residents. But while it may be famous for its fruit, Mendota is also emerging as a green energy hub, home to solar power plants and a biomass plant.
The Mendota Wildlife Area, located on the east side of the city, covers 11,800 acres along the San Joaquin River. It protects the flatlands and the floodplain as well as the migratory birds and several threatened and endangered species of plants and animals. The area is popular for fishing, boating, hunting, and wildlife viewing. Other parks include Jess Gill Park and Rojas Pierce Park. There's also a public swimming pool, the Mc Cabe Swimming Pool, located near Jess Gill Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$37,026
Average: $48,807
Education
329
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,675
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mendota has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
58%
Non-Renters
42%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
2%
Other Education
98%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mendota, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
857 Students
Public
Grades K-5
986 Students
Public
Grades K-5
986 Students
Public
Grades K-5
423 Students
Public
Grades K-5
423 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
612 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
612 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,065 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,065 Students
Mendota Continuation High School
Public
Grades 9-12
24 Students
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.