Apartments for rent in Mendota Heights, MN

A town in Minnesota, Mendota Heights has a population of approximately 11,000. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (23%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults appear in smaller numbers. Overall, the city's residents, at an average age of just under 46, skew older than most cities in Minnesota. The majority of residents own their homes in Mendota Heights, and 16% of residents rent. The average rent for Mendota Heights is $268 a month more than the state average.

Compared to the national average (7%), Mendota Heights has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees, as 13% have earned a Master's degree or a Doctoral degree. In addition, 27% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Mendota Heights, the most common four of which are healthcare, scientific, education, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 26% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's residents work in management, making it the top field in the city. With an average annual income of nearly $117K, Mendota Heights workers take home more than their peers elsewhere in Minnesota. Mendota Heights's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).

Mendota Heights has an average commute time of about 25 minutes. Many residents (45%) commute to work by car, while public transit is not extensively used. Cycling is the second-most common means of commuting to work, selected by 1% of workers. Relatively few commuters walk to work.