Why Live in Mentor
Mentor, Ohio, is situated on the shores of Lake Erie, approximately 20 miles northeast of downtown Cleveland. This Great Lakes suburb is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, highly rated Mentor Public Schools, and abundant parks. The city boasts Ohio’s longest public swimming beach at Headlands Beach State Park, which spans 35 acres along the Lake Erie shoreline. Mentor’s park system covers over 1,200 acres and includes pools, splash pads, playgrounds, sports fields, and the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve and Marina. The city is a local hotspot for shopping and dining, with Great Lakes Mall featuring over 100 stores and restaurants, and other retail options along Mentor Avenue and Diamond Centre Drive. Annual events such as the Mentor Farmers Market, Mentor Cruise-In, and Mentor Rocks summer concert series add to the community's vibrant atmosphere. Residential areas in Mentor offer a suburban vibe with modest single-family homes, including colonial revivals, cape cods, and ranch-style homes, as well as larger estates with modern and craftsman-style designs. Condos and townhomes are also available. Major employers like Avery Denison and Lubrizol contribute to the local economy. Interstate 90 provides convenient access to downtown Cleveland and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, while Laketran bus services offer public transportation options. Although violent crime rates have decreased since 2020, there is some flood risk to properties over the next 30 years.
Home Trends in Mentor, OH
On average, homes in Mentor, OH sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mentor, OH over the last 12 months is $290,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$290,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$410,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$164,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$144,350
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$169
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
99
Median List Price
$299,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%