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Rural Life in Mendota, CA User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I was a resident of Mendota, CA for 2 years. It is a quiet town, with a historic, small town feel. Started as a facility sight and station for Southern Pacific Railroad, this city remains rural and open. One of the best areas in Mendota, CA is visit the multiple parks. Rojas-Pier ...Read More ce Park has basketball courts, playground equipment, and a splash pad to cool you down during the 100-degree summer. The Mendota Wildlife Center, located just out of town, offers camping and hunting of waterfowl, which some may find interesting.

Mendota is a rural city, which for some, may be a concern when considering moving to the area. There are a few good restaurants featuring Mexican food, including Cecilia’s Restaurant, along with a pizza place, sandwich shop, and a few fast food restaurants. Living in Mendota, CA, nightlife in the town is minimal, however, residents can take a short trip to Fresno in about 45 minutes, which as a college town, does offer some nightlife, including clubs and other late-night entertainment. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mendota? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Veterans Park
      Veterans Park Playground
      Jess Gill Park
      Rojas Pierce Park
      Lindgren-Lozano Park
      Mendota Pool Park
      Mendota Wildlife Management Area

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Mendota? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Mendota.
      Drive to Work
      53%

      24% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mendota? The cost of living in Mendota is 104/100 - which is 25% lower than California.
      Mendota
      104

      4% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mendota? Mendota crime rates are 1,563, which are 45% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,563 per 100k people

      31% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 64  

      31% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -20%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Mendota? The median income in Mendota is $36,376 which is 43% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $36,37634% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $10,53065% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      11%

      129% higher than the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Mendota a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Mendota home prices? Mendota home prices are $173,600 - which is 58% lower than California
      Median home value
      $173,6006% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $76419% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      47%

      25% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Mendota have good schools? The Mendota graduation rate is 28% - which is 65% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      28%

      66% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      17% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      7% higher than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Mendota a good place to live? Mendota has an overall rating of 45% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      45%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      11%

      2 total surveys

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