Mentor
City in Lake County, Ohio
Mentor is a city in Lake County, Ohio, with 47,450 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 692 ft (211 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mentor-on-the-Lake, 2.2 miles NW.
- 47,450residents (2020 Census)
- 692 ftelevation · 211 m
- 27.8 sq miland area · 72.0 km²
- 1,707 / sq mipopulation density
- 44060ZIP code
About Mentor
Mentor ( MEN-tər; also, MEN-nər) is a city located in Lake County, Ohio, United States. It is situated on the south shore of Lake Erie. A suburb northeast of Cleveland, Ohio, it is part of the Greater Cleveland metropolitan area. Its population during the 2020 census was 47,450. Mentor (also known as Mentor City) is the most populous city in Lake County, Ohio.
Mentor was settled in 1797. In 1876, James A. Garfield purchased a home there, from which he conducted the first successful front porch campaign for the United States presidency in 1880; the house is now maintained as the James A. Garfield National Historic Site. The city is home to Headlands Beach State Park, the longest public swimming beach in Ohio.
The city is a major center of retail stores and restaurants. Mentor Avenue (US 20) is the city's commercial corridor, which includes Great Lakes Mall, and additional shopping is found along most major roads. Manufacturing in the city includes medical products, polymers, plastics, electric boards, and other peripherals that generally serve the computer and automation industries. Convenient Food Mart and medical equipment company Steris are based in Mentor. CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern railroads both pass through the city.
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Living in Mentor
- Median household income
- $88,949
- Median home value
- $247,700
- Median rent
- $1,239/mo
- Median age
- 46.5
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Mentor had 47,450 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 47,450 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,707 per sq mi (659 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mentor at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 47,450 (2020) |
| Land area | 27.80 sq mi (72.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km²) |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6902° N, 81.3359° W |
| ZIP code | 44060 |
| Official website | cityofmentor.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3949056 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mentor
- Mentor-on-the-Lake2.2 mi NW
- Kirtland Hills3.6 mi S
- Grand River4.5 mi NE
- Painesville4.6 mi NE
- Willoughby5.1 mi SW
- Fairport Harbor5.1 mi NE
- Eastlake5.2 mi SW
- Timberlake5.8 mi W
- Waite Hill6.3 mi SW
- Kirtland6.5 mi S
- Lakeline6.5 mi W
- Willowick7.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mentor
What county is Mentor in?
Mentor is in Lake County, Ohio.
What is the population of Mentor, OH?
47,450 people lived in Mentor at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mentor, OH?
The ZIP code of Mentor is 44060.
What is the elevation of Mentor?
692 feet (211 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mentor?
Mentor-on-the-Lake (2.2 mi), Kirtland Hills (3.6 mi), Grand River (4.5 mi), Painesville (4.6 mi), Willoughby (5.1 mi).
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