Painesville
City in Lake County, Ohio

Painesville is a city in Lake County, Ohio, with 20,312 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 676 ft (206 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fairport Harbor, 1.9 miles NW.
- 20,312residents (2020 Census)
- 676 ftelevation · 206 m
- 6.8 sq miland area · 17.7 km²
- 2,976 / sq mipopulation density
- 44045ZIP code
About Painesville
Painesville is a city in Lake County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. Located along the Grand River, it is a northeast suburb of Cleveland. Its population was 20,312 at the 2020 census. Painesville is included in the Greater Cleveland metropolitan area.
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Living in Painesville
- Median household income
- $51,516
- Median home value
- $158,800
- Median rent
- $1,036/mo
- Median age
- 34.5
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Painesville had 20,312 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,312 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,976 per sq mi (1,149 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Painesville at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 20,312 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.83 sq mi (17.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km²) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7216° N, 81.2584° W |
| ZIP code | 44045 |
| Official website | painesville.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3959416 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Painesville
- Fairport Harbor1.9 mi NW
- Grand River2.1 mi NW
- Mentor4.6 mi SW
- Mentor-on-the-Lake5.4 mi W
- Perry6.6 mi NE
- Kirtland Hills6.8 mi SW
- North Perry8.8 mi NE
- Kirtland9.6 mi SW
- Willoughby9.6 mi SW
- Eastlake9.7 mi SW
- Chardon10.2 mi S
- Timberlake10.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Painesville
What county is Painesville in?
Painesville is in Lake County, Ohio.
What is the population of Painesville, OH?
20,312 people lived in Painesville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Painesville, OH?
The ZIP code of Painesville is 44045.
What is the elevation of Painesville?
676 feet (206 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Painesville?
Fairport Harbor (1.9 mi), Grand River (2.1 mi), Mentor (4.6 mi), Mentor-on-the-Lake (5.4 mi), Perry (6.6 mi).
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