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Mendota, Illinois houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Mendota, IL (LaSalle County) — Census median home value $121,100, county listing prices up about 3.0% over the past year. Market data for Mendota houses and the broader area.
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Mendota, IL is in LaSalle County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Mendota and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 6,915, with a median household income of $58,939. Census data puts Mendota houses at a median value of $121,100 (all owner-occupied homes); LaSalle County's current median listing price runs $231,725, up about 3.0% over the past year.
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Market overview
Mendota housing market
Mendota is in LaSalle County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Mendota and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$121,100
Population (Census ACS)
6,915
Median household income
$58,939
County price trend (2025)
8.1% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Mendota market snapshot
Population
6,915
County
LaSalle County
Median Household Income
$58,939
Median Home Value (city)
$121,100
Median Listing Price (LaSalle County)
$231,725
Median Gross Rent
$826/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+3.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Mendota's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $121,100. Separately, LaSalle County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $231,725. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
LaSalle County's FHFA house price index shows a 8.1% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Mendota has an estimated population of 6,915 and a median household income of $58,939, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Mendota's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: LaSalle County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Mendota.
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Nearby communities include Triumph, Troy Grove, Earlville, Harding, North Utica, LaSalle, Leland, Oglesby, Wedron, Naplate, Dayton, Serena, Ottawa, Cedar Point, Sheridan, Lake Holiday.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Arlington (~9.6 mi), La Moille (~9.7 mi), Cherry (~10.6 mi), Ladd (~13.5 mi), Peru (~13.9 mi), Dalzell (~14.3 mi), Seatonville (~15.9 mi), Malden (~16.6 mi), Hollowayville (~16.7 mi), Spring Valley (~16.7 mi), Dover (~17.5 mi), Ohio (~18.6 mi), De Pue (~18.9 mi), Granville (~21.2 mi), Standard (~21.2 mi), Mark (~21.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
Mendota data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
6,915
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$121,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$58,939
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$826
County FHFA annual change (2025)
8.1%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$231,725
Census place type
city
County
LaSalle County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
5.13 sq mi
Census GEOID
1748333
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Mendota
Schools
Serena CUSD 2 — 4 schools, 646 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. LaSalle addresses may be served by Serena CUSD 2, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Mendota FAQ
What are houses worth in Mendota, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Mendota at $121,100. LaSalle County's current median listing price runs $231,725, up about 3.0% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Mendota, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Mendota, Census ACS data shows a median value of $121,100. Active listing prices in LaSalle County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Mendota, IL?
Mendota houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding LaSalle County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Mendota, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Mendota's population at approximately 6,915.
What's the median rent in Mendota, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Mendota at approximately $826 per month.
What is the median household income in Mendota, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Mendota at approximately $58,939.
Is the Mendota housing market growing?
LaSalle County's FHFA house price index shows a 8.1% annual change in 2025.
Is Mendota, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Mendota's median home value at about 2.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Mendota, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Serena CUSD 2 for many Mendota addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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