At a Glance
Median Income
$99,125
$43,506 per capita
Home Value
$196,200
Zillow: $334,940
Violent Crime
68/100K
2,076/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 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+
3.6 / 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 $99,125 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,506. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,434 business establishments, including 246 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mentor is $196,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,940. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Mentor reports 68 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,076/100K.
Education
31.0% of adults in Mentor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mentor has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population234
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density312/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,125
Per Capita$43,506
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$5,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,104
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,200
Rent
Ownership90.5%
Zillow$334,940
Housing Units87
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent68/100K
Property2,076/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,183/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation509 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute37 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Mentor was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 246 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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