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Mendota, CA

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Population
12,778
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
168 ft
Median Home Value
$281,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$50,342
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in CaliforniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in CaliforniaNearest larger communityMadera, California22 miles away · 69,017 residents.

About Mendota

Mendota is a Fresno County city near the San Joaquin River, deep in California's agricultural heartland. It grew after 1891 as a Southern Pacific Railroad storage and switching site, and agriculture still dominates the local economy. Major employers include produce growers, ranches, and packing-related businesses, while Mendota Unified School District serves the city. Mendota feels hardworking, hot, and farm-centered, with immigrant families, irrigation, field work, and Central Valley uncertainty all visible in everyday life.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingRegional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA+98.0rating

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