MIMap-doton-Mendon, 2005
Mendon’s story
168 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
- 1858Mendon is settled
MendonMI
A town of 862, settled in 1858.
Population
862
2025 Census estimate · −2.8% since 2020
Median home value
$143K
Census ACS
Household income
$82K
median
Median age
43.7
years
Jobs based here
513
Balanced
Is Mendon a good place to live?
Mendon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
862 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Mendon: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mendon, and how to reach them.
PowerConsumers Energy20.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMendon water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Mendon’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMendon Township ClerkMendon Township; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code4907249072 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Mendon.
Climate
Mendon: snowy winters and pleasant summers
In July, afternoons reach 83°; in January, nights fall to 17°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a winter.
41″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–34°
Spring37–59°
Summer59–81°
Fall42–61°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
With 1.3 jobs for every working resident, Mendon draws in 474 commuters
The typical journey to work for Mendon comes to 32 minutes, above both the Michigan town median (25 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Most people who work leave Mendon to do it: just 10% work in town. This Michigan town had 513 jobs in 2021, down 900 from 2011. The top destinations are Mendon Township (12%), Sturgis (8%) and Portage (7%).
10%work in town
| Mendon | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 10% | 5.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Mendon10%
Mendon Township12%
Sturgis8%
Portage7%
Three Rivers6%
17 mi
median commute distance
513
jobs based in Mendon
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Mendon
16 crimes were reported in Mendon in 2025: 14 property and 2 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Mendon is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
14
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Mendon is
The share of adults in Mendon who report frequent mental distress: 19%. The town tracks Michigan closely on all 32 CDC measures.
| Mendon | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 27% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 17% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Sturgis Hospital
15 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Mendon is inland flooding, at a moderate overall level
70% of Mendon’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 9%. On expected storm and flood damage, Mendon sits above 53% of U.S. communities.
53risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0.8%conserved
| Mendon | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.8% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
0.8%
conserved · 5 of 631 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Reed Riverside Park | 0.1 mi | 3 |
| 2. Saint Joseph River Access | 0.1 mi | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Housing
The median home in Mendon sells for about $170K
The typical rent for Mendon comes to $1,007 a month. The share of households in Mendon who are owner-occupiers is 85%, where Michigan’s towns sit at 84% and U.S. towns at 73%.
$170Kmedian sale price
| Mendon | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 85% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,007 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
3
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Mendon
19pages on Mendon
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Mendon
About 3 of every 100 Mendon residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
About Mendon
Village in Michigan, United States
Mendon is a village in St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The village is located within Mendon Township. As of 2023, the estimated population is 868. The population was 870 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 843 ft
- ZIP code
- 49072
Questions about Mendon
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mendon, MI a good place to live?
Mendon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.