Mentor, OH โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Lake County ยท Ohio

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Mentor based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Mentor
National Avg
Ohio Avg
Population: 68Income: 59Home Value: 23Safety: 100Education: 38Median Age: 77Climate: 50Cost of Living: 62

Quick Stats

Population

47,215

2023 ACS

Median Income

$89,202

2023

Median Home Value

$229,500

2023

Median Rent

$1,192

2023

Median Age

46.3

Unemployment

3.3%

Cost of Living Index

123.1

100 = national avg

Mentor is a city in Lake County, Ohio, with a population of 47,215 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Mentor is one of the communities in Ohio.

The median household income in Mentor is $89,202, and the median home value is $229,500. The cost of living index is 123.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,192 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, and the median age is 46.3 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

47,215

Male

23,346

49.4%

Female

23,869

50.6%

Median Age

46.3

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

26.5%

High School or Higher

47.8%

Foreign Born

6.3%

Veterans

6.3%

Married

46.9%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.188

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

89.9%

Foreign Born

6.3%

White
89.9%
Black
1.8%
Asian
3.1%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
4.5%
Other
0.7%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%

1,242 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

97.4%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
248 (20.0%)
Puerto Rican
540 (43.5%)
Cuban
15 (1.2%)
Dominican
50 (4.0%)
Colombian
52 (4.2%)
Honduran
42 (3.4%)
Peruvian
108 (8.7%)
Other Hispanic
185 (14.9%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
755 (51.9%)
Chinese
205 (14.1%)
Filipino
50 (3.4%)
Vietnamese
315 (21.7%)
Korean
22 (1.5%)
Japanese
66 (4.5%)
Thai
32 (2.2%)
Other Asian
7 (0.5%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Chamorro
5 (17.9%)
Marshallese
23 (82.1%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
10 (111.1%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

44,937

English Only

92.2%

#1 Non-English Language

Other Indo-European

1,058 speakers

Limited English

2.9%

Language Distribution

Other Indo-European
1,058 (2.4%)
Slavic Languages
863 (1.9%)
Spanish
596 (1.3%)
Vietnamese
273 (0.6%)
Chinese
160 (0.4%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
140 (0.3%)
Other Asian
139 (0.3%)
German
102 (0.2%)
Tagalog
63 (0.1%)
Arabic
61 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

97.1%

Limited English Proficiency

2.9%

Other Indo-European
31.9% limited English
Slavic Languages
36.9% limited English
Spanish
27.9% limited English
Vietnamese
100.0% limited English
Chinese
54.4% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
20.0% limited English
Other Asian
7.9% limited English
German
5.9% limited English
Tagalog
28.6% limited English
Arabic
24.6% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,963

6.3% of population

Disability Rate

24.7%

733 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$53,870

Unemployment Rate

0.8%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
24.3%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
17.0%
Vietnam
33.5%
Korea
6.7%
World War II
4.1%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
7.4%
35-54
23.9%
55-64
14.0%
65-74
24.5%
75+
30.2%

Male Veterans

2,655

89.6%

Female Veterans

308

10.4%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$53,870

Non-Veteran Income

$47,410

Difference

$6,460

13.6% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

733

Without Disability

2,230

Disability Rate

24.7%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

47,449

#1 Ancestry

German

23.6% (11,141)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

18.7% (8,833)

#3 Ancestry

Italian

13.4% (6,331)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
23.6%
Irish
18.7%
Italian
13.4%
English
12.0%
Polish
6.9%
American
3.3%
Hungarian
3.0%
Slovak
2.3%
European
2.2%
Welsh
2.2%
French
2.1%
Scottish
2.0%
Czech
1.2%
Russian
1.0%
Scotch-Irish
1.0%
Swedish
0.8%
Ukrainian
0.7%
Lithuanian
0.7%
Greek
0.6%
Norwegian
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

20,034

Family Households

13,052

65.1%

Married Couples

10,501

52.4%

Non-Family Households

6,982

34.9%

Single Mother Households

1,825

9.1%

Single Father Households

726

3.6%

Living Alone

6,000

29.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

8,753

In Married Couple

6,863

78.4%

With Single Mother

1,406

16.1%

With Single Father

484

5.5%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$110,138

Married Couple Income

$119,707

Single Mother Income

$72,415

Single Father Income

$88,571

Avg Family Size

2.3

Avg Non-Family Size

2.1

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

589

Grandparents Responsible

205

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$89,202

+22% vs national

Per Capita Income

$46,593

+25% vs national

Poverty Rate

5.4%

-61% vs national

Gini Index

0.4013

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

3.3%

-37% vs national

SNAP Recipients

4.0%

of households

How Mentor Compares

Mentor vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Mentor is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Mentor. The median household income here is $89,202.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
8.4%
$25-50K
17.0%
$50-75K
15.7%
$75-100K
15.6%
$100-150K
22.1%
$150-200K
11.7%
$200K+
9.5%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

3.3%

-32% vs OH avg

Labor Force

25,686

Employed

24,848

Mean Commute

19 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

26.5%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

47.8%

of adults 25+

Median Age

46.3

Work from Home

13.1%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

123.1

100 = national avg

+23.1 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$54,146

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$127,980

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
130.9
Food
118.2
Transportation
105.9
Healthcare
114.5
Utilities
117.1

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,058

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,279

per month

The median household income in Mentor, OH is $89,202, which is 21.8% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $46,593. The poverty rate of 5.4% is lower than the OH state average of 12.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4013, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, compared to the state average of 4.8%. The labor force is 25,686. 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 19 minutes, with 13.1% working from home. About 79.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 123.1, which is 23.1% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 130.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $54,146 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$230,000

Median List Price

$299,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$142

Days on Market

70

Active Inventory

63

Months of Supply

2.6

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$261,498

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,570

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

12.5%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

34.4%

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.2%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
12.5%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
34.4%
Listings with Price Drops
41.3%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 0.0%List Price โ†‘ 3.5%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

24

New Listings

33

Pending Sales

61

Homes Sold โ†“ 57.1%New Listings โ†“ 34.0%Pending โ†‘ 7.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$142

Median List $/SF

$170

Sale $/SF โ†“ 10.1%List $/SF โ†‘ 1.2%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Mentor, OH? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Cleveland, OH metro area, home prices have risen 321.7% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 73.8%. The 10-year growth rate is 98.7%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 54.0%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 13.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Cleveland, OH housing market rather than Mentor alone.

40yr โ†‘ 321.7%20yr โ†‘ 73.8%10yr โ†‘ 98.7%5yr โ†‘ 54%2yr โ†‘ 13.5%Q3 1975 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Cleveland, OH

Mentor vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Mentor is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$229,500

Median Rent

$1,192

Total Housing Units

20,883

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Owner Occupied

84.4%

Renter Occupied

15.6%

Median Property Tax

$3,371

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,073

Housing Types

Single Family
84.1%
Multi-Family
14.0%
Mobile Home
1.9%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$3,371

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.47%

of home value

Median Home Value

$229,500

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,576

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,371) by the median home value ($229,500). In Mentor, OH, this works out to an effective rate of 1.47%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Mentor, OH is $230,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 70 days on the market. 12.5% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.6 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $142. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,570/month. About 84.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1975. There are 20,883 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,371. The effective tax rate is 1.47%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

1.15

per 1,000 residents

-56% vs national

Property Crime Rate

13.58

per 1,000 residents

-21% vs national

Total Crimes

689

2024

Violent Clearance

78%

cases solved

Property Clearance

45%

cases solved

YoY Change

-15.5%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Mentor Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Mentor vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Mentor is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 8.4%Property โ†“ 40.5%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Mentor police solve 100% of robbery cases but only 10% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent100.2170.0%
RobberyViolent10.02100.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent430.9279.1%
BurglaryProperty210.4514.3%
Larceny/TheftProperty59312.6847.2%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty210.459.5%

Mentor, OH reported 54 violent crimes and 635 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.15 per 1,000 residents is 55.6% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 78% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 593 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 32.6% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024546351.1513.58
2023646711.3714.32
2022786731.6614.30
2021625401.3211.47
2020646311.3513.35
2019637031.3314.87
2018437140.9115.15
2017629131.3319.57
2016511,0431.0922.26
2015591,0681.2622.82

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

77.4

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

80.8

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

27.7

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

99.5

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

15

Public Assistance

$15.4M

Individual Assistance

$9.9M

Most Common Type

Flood

5 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $15.2M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$9.6M$2.1M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms โ†’Severe StormJun 2012โ€”โ€”
Record Snow and Near Record Snow โ†’SnowstormApr 2008$582Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Straight Line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormAug 2006$5.0M$7.8M
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Mudsโ€ฆ โ†’Severe Storm(s)Feb 2005$3Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 2004โ€”โ€”
Power Outage โ†’OtherSep 2003$105Kโ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJun 1989โ€”โ€”
Blizzards & Snowstorms โ†’SnowstormJan 1978โ€”โ€”
Winds, Tornadoes, Heavy Rains & Flooding โ†’FloodSep 1975โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodApr 1973โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodNov 1972โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Agnes โ†’FloodJul 1972โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes, Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’TornadoJul 1969โ€”โ€”

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

878

Total Claims Paid

$12,635,989

Avg Claim Payout

$14,392

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

3

Federal Funding

$4,519,706

Properties Protected

80

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.84

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine3$4,519,706

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Mentor has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, ice storm. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 878 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $15,358,725 in public assistance recovery funding. $9,919,995 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.3%

0.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.3%

0.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.5%

0.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.8%

4.8pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.2%

Arthritis

33.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.9%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

15.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.3%

Loneliness

30.0%

Lack of Support

18.3%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

27.1%

Mobility

12.4%

Cognitive

11.6%

Hearing

7.1%

Vision

3.7%

Self-Care

3.0%

Independent Living

6.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Mentor has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.3%, 0.8pp above the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 82.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

1

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.9 mi

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Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

6

Pop. Served

108,706

Violations (5yr)

3

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
AQUA OHIO - MENTOR74,5000
PAINESVILLE CITY PWS31,7280
AQUA OHIO - SENECA7500
AQUA OHIO - SHEPARD HILLS PWS7250
AQUA OHIO - AUBURN LAKES PWS6580
AQUA OHIO - NORLICK3453

There are 6 water systems serving the area. 3 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

19 min

-19% vs national

Drive Alone

79.4%

+1% vs national

Public Transit

0.6%

-33% vs national

Work From Home

13.1%

+41% vs national

Carpool

5.3%

Walk / Bike

0.9%

combined

How Mentor's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

1

2023

6-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202311000
202222000
202122000
202022200
201922200
201822110

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Mentor, OH is 19 minutes, which is 18.8% below the national average of 23 minutes. 79.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 13.1% work from home, which is above the OH state average of 8.5%. 5.3% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

84.3%

of households

No Internet

5.8%

of households

Total Households

20,034

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
84.3%
Cellular Data Plan
85.0%
Satellite
5.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.6%
No Internet Access
5.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.0%

of households

Smartphone

89.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

85.6%

of households

Tablet

68.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.0%
Smartphone
89.8%
Desktop / Laptop
85.6%
Tablet
68.2%
Smartphone Only
5.8%
No Computer
4.0%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

16.0ยข

per kWh

-16% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.7ยข

per kWh

-31% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.1ยข

per kWh

-40% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$135

residential

-8% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

6% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Ohio averages 16.0ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $135. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Mentor vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

6

Population Served

108,706

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
AQUA OHIO - MENTORCommunitySurface water74,5000
PAINESVILLE CITY PWSCommunitySurface water31,7280
AQUA OHIO - SENECACommunityGround water7500
AQUA OHIO - SHEPARD HILLS PWSCommunityGround water7250
AQUA OHIO - AUBURN LAKES PWSCommunityGround water6580
AQUA OHIO - NORLICKCommunityGround water3453

92.7% of households in Mentor have broadband internet access. 84.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.8% of households have no internet access. 5.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 108,706 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Mentor is located in Lake County, OH. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Mentor.

Election Overview

Source: Lake County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

54,484

42.4%

GOP Votes

72,924

56.7%

Total Votes

128,535

Margin

R+14.3%

Shift from 2020

R+0.7pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+14.3%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202454,48472,924128,53542.4%56.7%R+14.3
202055,51473,278130,50942.5%56.1%R+13.6
201645,05662,627112,79040.0%55.5%R+15.6

In the 2024 presidential election, Lake County recorded 128,535 total votes. Republicans won the county with 56.7% of the vote compared to 42.4% for Democrats, a margin of R+14.3%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+0.7pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Lake County has shifted 1.2 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

217

Total Assets

$89.5M

Total Income

$82.6M

Per 10K Residents

46.0

nonprofits

-92.9% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

17

Median Assets

$140K

Oldest Active

1940

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Recreation & Sports
28
Education
26
Human Services
18
Religion
15
Philanthropy
12
Arts & Culture
7
Mental Health
7
Animal-Related
6
Health Care
6
Community Improvement
5
Environment
4
Unknown
4
Crime & Legal
2
Housing & Shelter
2
Youth Development
2
International
2
Civil Rights
2
Voluntary Health
1
Medical Research
1
Employment
1
Public Safety
1
Science & Tech
1
Public Benefit
1
79.4%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $71.0M of $89.5M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Mentor

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
CROSSROADS HEALTHMental Health$33.8M$33.5M1985
LAKE-GEAUGA RECOVERY CENTERS INCHuman Services$9.1M$6.8M1985
LUMINA IMAGINGHealth Care$5.1M$3.7M2022
LAKE COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGINGโ€”$4.8M$3.8M1973
UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY INCPhilanthropy$4.6M$2.3M1972
LAKE HUMANE SOCIETYAnimal-Related$4.3M$2.0M1978
FAIRFAX FOUNDATIONโ€”$2.6M$4.2M1990
WESTERN RESERVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$2.6M$728K1993
ALLIANCE FOR WORKING TOGETHER FOUNDATIONScience & Tech$2.1M$1.6M2013
CARDINAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.0M$339K2017
DEEPWOOD FOUNDATIONHuman Services$1.4M$427K1993
HANNAHS HOMEHuman Services$1.3M$737K1998
FOUNDERS MEMORIAL FUND OF THE AMERICAN STERILIZER COMPANYโ€”$1.3M$123K1940
DEEPWOOD INDUSTRIES INCโ€”$1.1M$2.1M1964
SMART RECOVERY USA INCHuman Services$1.1M$2.6M1993
CAMP SUE OSBORN INCโ€”$1.0M$175K1977
PROJECT EVERGREEN FOUNDATION INCโ€”$1.0M$799K1990
SHADYBROOK INCReligion$726K$892K1956
MENTOR ELECTRICAL JATCโ€”$693K$376K1973
ENVISION EXCELLENCE IN STEMEDUCATIONEducation$583K$4.2M2014
NEW HORIZONS FOR CHILDREN INCโ€”$546K$498K2005
THE JEAN C SCHROEDER FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$485K$97K2001
TSENGAS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$476K$302K2011
BIRTHRIGHT LAKE INCCivil Rights$447K$265K1974
MUSICALLIANCE INCArts & Culture$409K$699K2006
ANDY NOWACKI FOUNDATIONEducation$357K$122K2010
MARXMAN GUN AND ARCHERY CLUB INCRecreation & Sports$341K$24K2023
A I H CHARITIES INCCivil Rights$322K$198K1993
DICK LINTERN FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$317K$75K2014
PAINTSTONE FOUNDATIONโ€”$295K$209K1987
FRIENDS OF THE MENTOR PUBLIC LIBRARYEducation$293K$40K2020
CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF THE WESTERN RESERVEโ€”$285K$306K1946
MENTOR ROTARY FOUNDATIONCommunity Improvement$244K$43K2024
CLEVELAND ALUMNAE PANHELLENIC ENDOWMENT FUND INCโ€”$241K$172K1985
MENTOR SOCCER CLUBRecreation & Sports$234K$129K2023
SMART RECOVERY INTERNATIONAL INCMental Health$210K$1.2M2022
GUNNYS HALL FOUNDATIONHuman Services$200K$83K2023
MARILYNS VOICE INCAnimal-Related$197K$16K2008
SPIRIT OF AMERICA FOUNDATION INCRecreation & Sports$187K$413K1995
THE STRATUS FOUNDATION INCUnknown$140K$194K2014
IVY WOMENS CENTER INCHuman Services$140K$552K2022
STERIS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$138K$326K1995
MENTOR BASEBALL LEAGUERecreation & Sports$135K$462K1995
HOCKEY PLAYERS IN BUSINESS INCRecreation & Sports$127K$410K2017
HOPE RIDGE PRESCHOOL INCEducation$122K$220K2009
UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS INCRecreation & Sports$120K$185K2004
MIRACLE LEAGUE OF LAKE COUNTYRecreation & Sports$120K$153K2019
ANSOM FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$108K$24K2006
SHARE-A-VISION CO INCHousing & Shelter$108K$132K1996
MENTOR GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUERecreation & Sports$94K$241K2018

Mentor, OH has 217 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $89.5M. The most common category is Recreation & Sports, with 28 organizations. 17 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 46.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1940.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

932

Total Approved

$224.3M

Jobs Supported

8,185

Per 10K Residents

197.4

SBA loans

+44.5% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

67

Top Lender

The Huntington National Bank

347 loans

Top Industry

Construction

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)86% of all loans

Loans

798

Total Amount

$170.0M

Avg Loan

$213,093

Median Loan

$72,250

SBA Guaranteed

$121.3M(71%)

Jobs Supported

5,688

50414% of all loans

Loans

134

Total Amount

$54.3M

Avg Loan

$405,090

Median Loan

$265,500

7(a) โ€” 86%504 โ€” 14%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

130

14% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$54.8M

24% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$421,448

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Construction112 loans
NAICS 23
$18.9M
Manufacturing100 loans
NAICS 33
$36.9M
Accommodation & Food Services96 loans
NAICS 72
$29.4M
Other Services82 loans
NAICS 81
$14.9M
Health Care & Social Assistance73 loans
NAICS 62
$21.4M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Burton Industries Inc.7$4.8M
Mmn Llc1$4.5M
Iai Hospitality Llc2$3.8M
7200 Center Street Llc1$3.8M
Apollo American Inc.2$3.7M
Innovative Sport Surfacing Llc3$2.8M
Harbor Inn Partnership Llc1$2.8M
Pbr Mentor Llc1$2.7M
Ct Consultants Inc.1$2.7M
Burton Industries, Inc.1$2.6M

Mentor, OH has received 932 SBA loans totaling $224.3M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 798 loans (86% of the total), supporting 5,688 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 134 loans totaling $54.3M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Construction. The most active SBA lender in Mentor is The Huntington National Bank with 347 loans. That works out to 197.4 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

6

Total Population

205,441

Avg Median Income

$76,215

Avg Home Value

$195,217

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
44045564$76,905$149,400$9170.9
4406060,257$85,881$227,200$1,15639.9
4407757,947$80,692$217,400$97260.5
4409217,476$67,907$167,100$1,0597.4
4409436,689$76,125$247,600$1,15539.7
4409532,508$69,778$162,600$9859.1

Mentor, OH has 6 ZIP codes with a combined population of 205,441. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $76,215. The average median home value is $195,217. The average median monthly rent is $1,041.

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