At a Glance
Median Income
$69,583
$40,352 per capita
Home Value
$182,500
Zillow: $228,544
Violent Crime
86/100K
1,864/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Mentor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mentor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mentor a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mentor residents earn a median household income of $69,583 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,352. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,583 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mentor is $182,500 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,544. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Mentor reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,864/100K.
Education
77.6% of adults in Mentor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(130% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mentor has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population85
Median Age67.5 yrs
Density218/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans85.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,583
Per Capita$40,352
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$975
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$228,544
Housing Units65
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent86/100K
Property1,864/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,658/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,260 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+23.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Broadband53.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Mentor was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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