At a Glance
Median Income
$89,202
$46,593 per capita
Home Value
$229,500
Zillow: $277,706
Median Rent
$1,192/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
115/100K
1,369/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.6%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
13.6% smoking rate
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 $89,202 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,593. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,826 business establishments, including 541 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mentor is $229,500 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,706. Median rent is $1,192/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Mentor reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,369/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.6% of adults in Mentor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mentor has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population47,215
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density1,698/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,202
Per Capita$46,593
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$15,717M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
Housing
A+
Home Value$229,500
Rent$1,192
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$277,706
Housing Units20,564
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent115/100K
Property1,369/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault92/100K
Burglary45/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation630 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.6%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Mentor was founded in 1797.
The median home in Mentor was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 541 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.