Mentor, Ohio

Small Ohio city with local appeal

Midwest Cleveland-Elyria, OH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

79.3

C+

out of 100

Overview

Mentor is an Ohio city with a population of approximately 46,929, part of the Cleveland-Elyria, OH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $279,252. Median household income is $84,503.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 46,929 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $279,252 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $84,503 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 23 minutes
  • Part of the Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

46,929

Source: Census ACS

$279,252

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$84,503

Source: Census ACS

23 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

21

Source: Walk Score

98 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Lake County (county-level results)

42%
57%
Democrat 54,484
Republican 72,924
Leans R+14.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 73.6/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 83.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 63.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 21/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 53.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 79.3

Location

Mentor, OH (41.6895, -81.3421)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.