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Mendota Heights, Minnesota houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Mendota Heights, MN (Dakota County) — Census median home value $504,100, county listing prices down about 3.1% over the past year. Market data for Mendota Heights houses and the broader area.
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Mendota Heights, MN is in Dakota County, Minnesota — this guide covers houses in Mendota Heights and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 11,644, with a median household income of $132,935. Census data puts Mendota Heights houses at a median value of $504,100 (all owner-occupied homes); Dakota County's current median listing price runs $465,000, down about 3.1% over the past year.
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Market overview
Mendota Heights housing market
Mendota Heights is in Dakota County, Minnesota. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Mendota Heights and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$504,100
Population (Census ACS)
11,644
Median household income
$132,935
County price trend (2025)
1.49% 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 Heights market snapshot
Population
11,644
County
Dakota County
Median Household Income
$132,935
Median Home Value (city)
$504,100
Median Listing Price (Dakota County)
$465,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,557/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-3.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Mendota Heights's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $504,100. Separately, Dakota County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $465,000. 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
Dakota County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.49% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Mendota Heights has an estimated population of 11,644 and a median household income of $132,935, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Mendota Heights's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 14% 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: Dakota County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Mendota Heights.
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Nearby communities include Mendota, Lilydale, Sunfish Lake, West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Rosemount, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Lakeville, Farmington, Vermillion, Hastings.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: St. Paul (~5.1 mi), Newport (~6.6 mi), Richfield (~7.3 mi), St. Paul Park (~7.5 mi), Falcon Heights (~7.8 mi), Lauderdale (~8.7 mi), Minneapolis (~8.8 mi), Landfall (~9.1 mi), Roseville (~9.5 mi), Bloomington (~9.5 mi), Little Canada (~10.3 mi), Woodbury (~10.5 mi), Maplewood (~10.9 mi), Edina (~11.1 mi), St. Anthony (~11.2 mi), Oakdale (~11.2 mi).
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Census & home facts
Mendota Heights data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
11,644
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$504,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$132,935
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,557
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.49%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$465,000
Census place type
city
County
Dakota County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
9.07 sq mi
Census GEOID
2741696
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 Heights
Schools
ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN — 41 schools, 29,221 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Dakota addresses may be served by ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Mendota Heights FAQ
What are houses worth in Mendota Heights, MN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Mendota Heights at $504,100. Dakota County's current median listing price runs $465,000, down about 3.1% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Mendota Heights, MN?
For owner-occupied houses in Mendota Heights, Census ACS data shows a median value of $504,100. Active listing prices in Dakota County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Mendota Heights, MN?
Mendota Heights houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Dakota 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 Heights, MN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Mendota Heights's population at approximately 11,644.
What's the median rent in Mendota Heights, MN?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Mendota Heights at approximately $1,557 per month.
What is the median household income in Mendota Heights, MN?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Mendota Heights at approximately $132,935.
Is the Mendota Heights housing market growing?
Dakota County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.49% annual change in 2025.
Is Mendota Heights, MN affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Mendota Heights's median home value at about 3.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 14% 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 Heights, MN?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN for many Mendota Heights addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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