Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
29%
Mendota Heights, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,744
Population
11,521
Renter Mix
19% Rent
A Twin Cities suburb with excellent access to nature and major landmarks
Suburb
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Great Location
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River
Located under 20 minutes from Minneapolis and Saint Paul along the Mississippi River, Mendota Heights is the perfect commuter city for renters who enjoy suburban conveniences. Residents can enjoy a breath of fresh air at the many natural spaces that dominate Mendota Heights. Fort Snelling State Park not only has a plethora of beautiful wildlife to admire, but the park is also great for swimming, snowshoeing, biking, skiing, and hiking.
Being located a few minutes south of the Twin Cities means residents can enjoy the advantages of urban lifestyles without dealing with the bustling environment every day. Mendota Heights is close to the Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport and several of the Twin Cities’ biggest landmarks including the Mall of America, the Xcel Energy Center, and the University of Minnesota. Move to Mendota Heights today if you want to experience the best of both worlds.
Explore the City
The fishing pier at Rogers Lake has scenic views.
The hockey rink in Marie Park converts to a pickleball court in the summer.
People cheer on the Little League game in Mendota Heights.
Walking trails wind through Mendota Heights.
A short drive from Mendota Heights, the light rail will also take you to Minneapolis.
Caribou Coffee is a popular place to grab a cup and read your paper in Mendota Heights.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$124,930
Average: $150,935
Education
6,001
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,868
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mendota Heights has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
48%
Other Education
52%
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Mendota Heights, MN is $1,744 for one bedroom, and $2,380 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mendota Heights has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,744/month
804 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mendota Heights, MN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
412 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
383 Students
Public
Grades K-8
785 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
358 Students
Public
Grades K-8
785 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,710 Students
W St. Paul Area Learning Center
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fort Snelling State Park
- Highland Park and Golf Course
- Crosby Farm Regional Park
- Dodge Nature Center
- Hidden Falls Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
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 September 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.