Mentor, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Red Lake County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
143 Population 75/sq mi density
$42,143 Median Income $34,350 per capita
$56,100 Home Value $342,184 Zillow
$771 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$42,143 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,100 home value, $771/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mentor, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,143
44% below
$34,350 per capita
Home Value
$56,100
80% below
Zillow: $342,184
Median Rent
$771/mo
34% below
21.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
82% below
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

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)

Income
56%
Home Value
20%
Rent
66%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mentor a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $42,143 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,350. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 126 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mentor is $56,100 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,184. Median rent is $771/month, with 21.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

6.2% of adults in Mentor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mentor has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population143
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density75/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,143
Per Capita$34,350
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$248M
Avg Weekly Wage$858

Housing

A+
Home Value$56,100
Rent$771
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$342,184
Housing Units95
Rent Burden21.5%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,813/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain24.3 in/yr
Elevation1,174 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Mentor was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Thief River Falls Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.