Mendon town, Massachusetts
Mendon town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Mendon town is a geographic entity located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,479. The land area covers 17.77 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,479 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs | ±4.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,118 | ±120 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,240 | ±160 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,118 | ±120 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 122 | ±118 |
| Median Home Value | $616,000 | ±$36,959 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,840 | ±$196 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $132,256 | ±$32,533 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,493 | ±$6,209 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | ±5.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 445 | ±340 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | ±3.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,372 | ±324 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96% | ±7.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 6,441 (2024)
ID: 166563
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
20 MAIN ST, MENDON MA 01756-1130
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Mendon | PK-04 | Mendon, MA | |
| Regular School Mendon | 05-08 | Mendon, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Blackstone, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Attleboro, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Worcester, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-03 | Southborough, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | North Attleborough, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Plainville, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Westborough, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Franklin, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District
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College Vocational | 6.1 mi away | 65 Pleasant St, Upton, MA, 01568-1499 |
5085297758
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TAFT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 29 NORTH AVENUE, MENDON, MA, 01756 |
(508) 473-3259
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Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School
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College Vocational | 6.3 mi away | 147 Pond St, Franklin, MA, 02038 |
5085285400117
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BANCROFT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 50 HOPEDALE STREET, HOPEDALE, MA, 01747 |
(508) 634-2209
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Dean College
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College | 7.5 mi away | 99 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038-1941 |
5085411900
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MILFORD TOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 80 SPRUCE STREET, MILFORD, MA, 01757 |
(508) 473-2145
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln
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College | 11.3 mi away | 622 George Washington Hwy, Lincoln, RI, 02865 |
401334243043400
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BELLINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 100 BLACKSTONE STREET, BELLINGHAM, MA, 02019 |
(508) 966-1660
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Bryant University
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College | 12.0 mi away | 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI, 02917-1291 |
4012326000
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UXBRIDGE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 15 NORTH MAIN ST., UXBRIDGE, MA, 01569 |
(508) 278-8624
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WEST MEDWAY, MA US, located 6.3 miles from Mendon town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.1° | 16.6° | 27.3° | 4.11" | 13.5" |
| February | 41.2° | 17.6° | 29.4° | 3.34" | 11.9" |
| March | 48.4° | 25.4° | 36.9° | 4.64" | 11.0" |
| April | 60.0° | 35.4° | 47.7° | 4.80" | 3.2" |
| May | 70.7° | 45.8° | 58.2° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.3° | 55.2° | 67.3° | 4.47" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.5° | 60.8° | 72.7° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.2° | 59.1° | 71.2° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.3° | 50.7° | 63.5° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.8° | 38.9° | 51.9° | 5.06" | 0.1" |
| November | 53.2° | 30.8° | 42.0° | 3.77" | 1.6" |
| December | 43.2° | 22.9° | 33.1° | 4.65" | 10.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopedale CDP | CDP | 2.3 mi | — |
| Bellingham CDP | CDP | 3.4 mi | — |
| Milford CDP | CDP | 4.1 mi | — |
| Whitinsville CDP | CDP | 6.8 mi | — |
| Woonsocket city | City | 6.8 mi | — |
| Franklin Town city | City | 6.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2502740255. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.