Mendota, CA (93640) is a small city located in Fresno County, California. It has an estimated population of 11,391 people as of 2019 and is known for its rich agricultural environment. Despite its small size, Mendota has been rated highly by BestPlaces.net in several categories including education, employment, housing, and cost of living. In terms of education rating, Mendota scores 6 out of 10 with excellent public schools that have graduation rates higher than the national average. The employment rate is also high with unemployed individuals making up only 5.6% of the labor force compared to the national average of 6%. Housing is also affordable with the median value being $135k and median rent being $821/monthly. Finally, the Cost of Living Index for Mendota is below the national average at 95 points which makes it a great place to live. Overall, Mendota’s rankings on BestPlaces make it a great place to live for those looking for an affordable city with plenty of job opportunities and good educational resources.
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