Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Mendota Heights, MN
$780,000Median listing price
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About Mendota Heights
Mendota Heights (~11,700 in 2020) is a first-ring southern suburb between St. Paul and Minneapolis — motto: "Between St. Paul And Minneapolis The Best Kept Secret" (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Mendota Heights
The median listing price in Mendota Heights is $780,000.
Top places in Mendota Heights
- Dodge Nature Center (main Mendota Heights location)
- Mendakota Park
- Rogers Lake Park (well-known; not cross-checked).
- Market Square / Mendota Heights commercial node at MN-62 & Dodd Rd (well-known; not cross-checked).
- Friendly Hills neighborhood trails (well-known; not cross-checked).
- Minnesota River valley overlooks (well-known; not cross-checked).
Commuting from Mendota Heights
- **Metro Transit / MVTA** express and local buses to both downtowns (routes to be re-verified).
- Highway access: **I-35E, I-494, MN-55, MN-62** (per Wikipedia).
- Approximate drive times (approximate; longer at peak): **~15–20 minutes to downtown Minneapolis**; **~10–14 minutes to downtown St. Paul**.
Mendota Heights FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Mendota Heights, MN?
The median listing price in Mendota Heights is $780,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Mendota Heights, MN?
**Metro Transit / MVTA** express and local buses to both downtowns (routes to be re-verified).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.