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Mendon, MI
Village in St. Joseph County, Michigan.
Population
815
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
833
ZIP codes
0
Mendon and its ZIP codes
Mendon at a glance
- Mendon is about 4.7 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $82,292, 13% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,900 (38% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,007 a month.
Local data for Mendon, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mendon, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,292
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$142,900
Median rent
$1,007/mo
Homeownership
85.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.6%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
31.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (205), Irish Americans (90), Dutch Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Joseph County. PPP loans are for Mendon.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,676
20,801 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,660
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$386M
FY 2026, $6,341 per person
How people get to work
Mendon, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled16.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 31.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mendon, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
431
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
39.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mendon, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Mendon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CentrevilleVillage | 7 mi | 1.4 |
| ColonVillage | 7.6 mi | 1.4 |
| VicksburgVillage | 9 mi | 3 |
| Three RiversCity | 9.9 mi | 5.6 |
| SherwoodVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| SchoolcraftVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| AthensVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| Burr OakVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| ScottsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| SturgisCity | 15 mi | 7 |
| PortageCity | 15 mi | 32.2 |
| ConstantineVillage | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| BronsonCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Union CityVillage | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| ClimaxVillage | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| White PigeonVillage | 18 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mendon, MI in?
- Mendon is in St. Joseph County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Mendon, MI?
- About 815 people live in Mendon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mendon?
- Nearby places include Centreville (7 mi), Colon (7.6 mi), Vicksburg (9 mi), Three Rivers (9.9 mi), Sherwood (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023