Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
26%
Mentor, OH
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,037
Population
46,726
Renter Mix
16% Rent
Bask in lakeside recreation and relaxation near Cleveland
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Lakeside
Located about 23 miles northeast of Cleveland, Mentor is a peaceful suburb bordering Lake Erie. In addition to offering a bevy of recreational opportunities, Mentor has a rich history stemming back to its first settlement in 1797. Known for being the home of President James Garfield, Mentor contains the sprawling James A. Garfield National Historic Site.
Natural amenities like Headlands Beach State Park, Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve, Veterans Park, and the Mentor Marsh provide abundant options for enjoying the outdoors in Mentor. Lake Erie presents opportunities for boating, fishing, water sports, and more as well.
Mentor is regarded as the shopping, dining, and entertainment hub of Lake County with over 300 retailers and 170 eateries. Annual events bring the community together in Mentor, including the Mentor Rocks summer concert series, Headlands BeachFest, Mentor CityFest, Mentor Cruise-In, and the Fourth of July Celebration. Convenience to I-90, U.S. 20, and Route 2 connects Mentor to the many metropolitan attractions and events in Cleveland too.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$86,207
Average: $103,110
Education
13,226
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
24,955
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mentor has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Mentor, OH is $792 for a studio, $1,037 for one bedroom, $1,276 for two bedrooms, and $1,240 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mentor has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,037/month
713 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mentor, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
651 Students
Public
Grades K-5
456 Students
Orchard Hollow Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
357 Students
Public
Grades K-5
461 Students
Public
Grades K-5
304 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
848 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
750 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
574 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,113 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mentor's Civic Center Park
- Veterans Park
- Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve
- Mentor Beach Park
- Commemorative Rose Garden
Airports
- Cleveland-Hopkins International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.