What are the schools like in Mentor, OH?

Mentor is served primarily by Mentor Exempted Village. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.7:1.

What is the median household income in Mentor?

The median household income in Mentor, OH is $84,503 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Mentor, OH?

Mentor has an average high temperature of 36.8°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 113.7 inches.

Mentor, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Mentor, OH affordable or expensive?

Mentor's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mentor is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $215,500 and the median rent is $1,124 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mentor, OH?

Mentor has a violent crime rate of 115.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1357.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mentor, OH a Good Place to Live?

Mentor is a small city of 47,302 in Ohio, with a median household income of $84,503 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Mentor stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mentor is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mentor city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.1

Mentor's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mentor costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mentor, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$215,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,124	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$84,503	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mentor's violent crime rate is 115.5 per 100,000 residents — 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

115.5 /100k

Property Crime

1357.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Mentor is served primarily by Mentor Exempted Village. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mentor, OH	National Avg
School District	Mentor Exempted Village	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mentor sees average highs of 36.8°F in January and 82.3°F in July, with 40.5 inches of annual precipitation and 113.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mentor, OH
Average High — January	36.8°F
Average High — July	82.3°F
Annual Precipitation	40.5"
Annual Snowfall	113.7"

Demographics

Metric	Mentor, OH	National Avg
Population	47,302	—
Median Age	46.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	2.9%	6.3%
Under 18	19.5%	22.2%
65 and over	22.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH 2 mi Kirtland Hills, OH 4 mi Grand River, OH 5 mi Painesville, OH 5 mi Willoughby, OH 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Mentor

Mentor, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

44060

Mentor vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mentor, OH affordable or expensive?

Mentor's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mentor roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $215,500 and median rent is $1,124/month.

What is the crime rate in Mentor, OH?

Mentor's violent crime rate is 115.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1357.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mentor?

Public schools in Mentor are operated by Mentor Exempted Village. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mentor, OH a good place to live?

Mentor, OH has a population of 47,302, a median household income of $84,503, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Mentor?

Mentor averages 36.8°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.5 inches with about 113.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mentor?

Mentor, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44060.

What is the population of Mentor?

The population of Mentor, Ohio is 47,302 with a median age of 46.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mentor?

Key numbers for living in Mentor: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $215,500, median household income $84,503, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mentor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.