Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
24%
Mentor-On-The-Lake, OH
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,050
Population
6,963
Renter Mix
34% Rent
A peaceful waterfront community with a picturesque shoreline and fantastic parks
Lake
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Suburban
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Quiet
Resting on the shores of Lake Erie, a few miles northeast of Cleveland, Mentor on the Lake is a peaceful waterfront community with lake house-like homes and cozy apartments. Mentor is similar to other American suburbs with safe neighborhoods and most amenities within walking distance or a short drive from one’s home. Mentor’s scenic, lakeside parks and close proximity to other natural areas sets the town apart from typical a suburbia. Mentor Beach Park doesn’t actually have sandy shores, but boasts a picturesque rocky shoreline and features a playground and soccer fields. The Carol H. Sweet Nature Center is great for family hikes and birdwatching. If you’d rather spend leisure time in the city or an easy commute, Mentor on the Lake is only 30 minutes from Cleveland.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,538
Average: $76,302
Education
1,540
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,788
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mentor-On-The-Lake has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH is $1,050 for one bedroom, and $1,156 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mentor-on-the-Lake has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,050/month
765 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mentor-On-The-Lake, OH is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
273 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mentor Beach Park
- Veterans Park
- Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve
- Bellflower Skatepark
- Mentor's Civic Center Park
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 June 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.