Mentor, Ohio
Mentor: A city in Lake County, Ohio. It is located on the shore of Lake Erie in the northeastern part of the state. Mentor is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Mentor Historical Society and the Mentor Public Library.
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Mentor is a city located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 47,159 and a population density of 650 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 47,090 inhabitants.
The city was created 227 years ago in 1796.
Mentor is a city in Lake County, Ohio, United States. Mentor was first settled in 1797. The population was 47,450 at the 2020 census. In 1876, James A. Garfield purchased a home in Mentor, from which he conducted the first successful front porch campaign for the presidency.
Mentor is located at (41.096099, -81.473855) with an elevation of 211 m (692 ft).
Mentor is located on the southern shore of Lake Erie at the mouth of Big Creek where it empties into the lake. It is part of the Lake Erie Snowbelt region and receives significant snowfall during the winter months.
Mentor has a humid continental climate according to Köppen climate classification system as the city's climate shows four distinct seasons and does not have a dry season month but does have a wetter summer month than winter month as all months excluding February average more than 0 mm (0 in) precipitation per month with July being its wettest month with an average rainfall total of 108 mm (4 inches).
There's the gorgeous Lake Erie, which is always perfect for a jog or walk. Or if you're feeling adventurous, you can even go swimming—the water is perfectly clear and cold!
Mentor also has tons of great restaurants and shops, plus some amazing museums like the Mentor Historical Society and the Fire Museum of Greater Cleveland. And if you need a break from all that exploring, there are plenty of parks to explore and relax in while taking in your surroundings. Oh, and did we mention that Mentor has its very own baseball stadium? Yep: Shadow Lake Park hosts the Lake County Captains games—so whether you're looking for something fun to do with your friends or an afternoon out with your family, Mentor's got it all!
Mentor has been named one of America's best cities by Money Magazine, as well as one of Ohio's Top 100 Small Towns by Frommer's Travel Guides.
Quick Facts about Mentor
Population : | 47,090 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Ohio (United States) |
County : | Lake County |
Postal code : | 44060–44061 |
Phone Area Codes : | 440 |
Area : | 72.5 km2 |
Altitude : | 692 feet / 211 meters |
Establishment : | January 01, 1797 (227 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 17:38:11 (4th December 2024) |
Density : | 650 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -0.15% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mentor is located at 41°39'58"N 81°20'22"W (41.6661600, -81.3395500).
Mentor map
- Official Website
Official website of Mentor
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mentor decreased by 0.15% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 47,159 | - | census |
2011 | 47,123 | -0.08% | estimation process |
2012 | 47,019 | -0.22% | estimation process |
2013 | 46,999 | -0.04% | estimation process |
2014 | 46,970 | -0.06% | estimation process |
2015 | 46,981 | 0.02% | estimation process |
2016 | 46,883 | -0.21% | estimation process |
2017 | 47,138 | 0.54% | estimation process |
2018 | 47,194 | 0.12% | estimation process |
2019 | 47,262 | 0.14% | estimation process |
2020 | 47,090 | -0.37% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Mentor
1 Veterans Memorial Park
5730 Hopkins Rd, Mentor, OH 44060, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Eleanor B Garfield Park
7967 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 James A. Garfield National Historic Site - Lawnfield
8095 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Headland Dunes State Nature Preserve
9601 Headlands Rd, Mentor, OH 44060, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Carol H Sweet Nature Center
5185 Corduroy Rd, Mentor, OH 44060, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Mentor
1 Pizza Hut
7345 Lakeshore Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Mentor
1 Hampton Inn & Suites Cleveland-Mentor
5675 Emerald Ct, Mentor, OH 44060, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Mentor
1 Fire-Department-Public Education
8467 Civic Center Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060, United States ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Mentor
College & universities near Mentor, OH
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
441645 | Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor | Mentor (OH) | 44060 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mentor, OH
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
CLE | Cleveland Lakefront station | 200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | RAIL |
ELY | Elyria | 410 East River Road | RAIL |
ALC | Alliance | 820 East Main Street | RAIL |
ERI | Union Station | 125 West 14th Street | RAIL |
SKY | Sandusky | 1200 North Depot St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Mentor , Kentucky city in Kentucky, USA with a population of 226 people.
- Mentor , Minnesota city in Minnesota, USA with a population of 147 people.
Other cities in Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake County , OH. (more)
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Willoughby | 22,967 | City in Ohio, USA |
Painesville | 19,803 | City in Lake County, Ohio, United States |
Eastlake | 17,940 | Town in Lake County, Ohio |
Willowick | 14,067 | City in Lake County, Ohio, United States of America |
Wickliffe | 12,728 | City in Lake County, Ohio, United States |
Willoughby Hills | 9,540 | City in Lake County, Ohio, United States of America |
Mentor-on-the-Lake | 7,378 | City in Lake County, Ohio, United States of America |
Kirtland | 6,793 | City in Lake County, Ohio, USA |
Fairport Harbor | 3,057 | Village in Ohio |
Perry | 1,623 | Village in Lake County, Ohio, United States |
Madison | 952 | City in Lake County, South Dakota, United States |
North Perry | 885 | Village in the United States |
Kirtland Hills | 645 | Village in Lake County, Ohio, United States |
Timberlake | 642 | Human settlement in Lake County, Ohio, United States of America |
Waite Hill | 452 | Human settlement in Lake County, Ohio, United States of America |
Grand River | 407 | Town in Ohio, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Mentor distances to largest Ohio cities