At a Glance
Median Income
$50,455
$26,924 per capita
Home Value
$151,400
Zillow: $219,288
Median Rent
$957/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
250/100K
1,848/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Painesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Painesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Painesville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Painesville residents earn a median household income of $50,455 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,924. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% 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 Painesville is $151,400 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,288. Median rent is $957/month, with 31.3% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Painesville reports 250 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,848/100K. The murder rate is 10.0/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Painesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Painesville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population20,453
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density2,995/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,455
Per Capita$26,924
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty18.9%
County GDP$15,717M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,400
Rent$957
Ownership48.6%
Zillow$219,288
Housing Units8,324
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent250/100K
Property1,848/100K
Murder10.0/100K
Assault85/100K
Burglary360/100K
Health
Obesity43.7%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death7,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation644 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Painesville was founded in 1800.
The median home in Painesville was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Northeast Ohio Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 541 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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