salaryRent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.6 minutes. Most homes (78.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 67.5% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $82,400 a year. That is $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Minnesota cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Minnesota. It is number 124 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mendota Heights?
Share of households by yearly income. 52.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mendota Heights
| Size | Mendota Heights | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,890 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,825 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,254 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,646 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mendota Heights overall?
Everyday prices in Minnesota overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Mendota Heights, so the Minnesota figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mendota Heights
Life in Mendota Heights
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mendota Heights?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,550 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $520,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $52,030 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mendota Heights, MN?
Renting in Mendota Heights costs a median of about $2,060 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.
How much do I need to make to live in Mendota Heights?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $82,400 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mendota Heights cheap or expensive?
Mendota Heights is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.3% of the typical household income of $143,190. It ranks 124th cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mendota Heights?
The median homeowner in Mendota Heights pays $4,491 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.
Is Mendota Heights more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Minnesota are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Mendota Heights?
The median home value in Mendota Heights is $520,300, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
11,612 people live in Mendota Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.