Fresno metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Mendota, CA
About Mendota
Mendota (~12,000 residents) is a west-side farm city about 34 miles west of Fresno, known as the "Cantaloupe Center of the World." Agriculture dominates the economy — major employers include Stamoules Produce, Oro Loma Ranch, Ruby Fresh, and Cardella Ranch — and the city has also become a green-energy hub with solar plants and a biomass facility. The 11,800-acre Mendota Wildlife Area on the San Joaquin River sits just east of town, offering fishing, boating, hunting, and birdwatching. The Federal Correctional Institution, Mendota (opened 2012) is south of downtown.
Home prices in Mendota
Home prices in Mendota vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Mendota
- Mendota Wildlife Area — 11,800 acres along the San Joaquin River for fishing, boating, hunting, and wildlife viewing
- Rojas-Pierce Park — playgrounds and sports facilities
- Jess Gill Park and the McCabe public swimming pool
- Cardella Ranch and Winery — local wine in farm country
- Downtown Mendota markets and restaurants
Commuting from Mendota
- About 34 miles west of central Fresno via SR 180 — roughly a 40–45 minute drive. Mendota is primarily a local-agriculture community rather than a Fresno commuter town.
Mendota FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Mendota, CA?
Home prices in Mendota vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Mendota, CA?
About 34 miles west of central Fresno via SR 180 — roughly a 40–45 minute drive. Mendota is primarily a local-agriculture community rather than a Fresno commuter town.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.