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Mentor, OH vs Painesville, OH

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Are people in Painesville older or younger than people in Mentor?
- The Median Age in Painesville is 15.7 years younger than in Mentor.

Are housing costs cheaper in Painesville or Mentor?
- Painesville housing costs are 25.7% less expensive than Mentor housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Painesville or Mentor?
- The average commute for residents of Painesville is 2.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mentor.

Things to do in Mentor?
Mentor, Ohio lies along Lake Erie's shoreline in Lake County making it an ideal spot for fishing & swimming during warm weather months - plus winter sports like skiing & snowmobiling when temperatures drop! This dynamic suburb features lots of shopping centers along its charming Main Street plus annual events like festivals & parades throughout the year that bring together locals & visitors alike to celebrate their unique culture & history all within this vibrant community!

Things to do in Painesville?
Painesville, OH is an attractive suburb east of Cleveland boasting many amazing landmarks such as Lake Metroparks Farmpark displaying tranquil grounds and gardens or Holden Arboretum ideal for relaxation; people can also join in the remarkable Riverside Wine Festival highlighting traditional foods and plenty entertainment every June.

 Mentor, OHPainesville, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,311329,725,481
 Median Income$79,261  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$232,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.71  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mentor    4 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

There are some things about Mentor that are great, the schools are very good and the people (generally) friendly. The biggest issue I have had with the city is the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Snows from about October or November until approximately mid-to-late March, though one year it snowed until nearly June! Used to have four distinct seasons, but now  More

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Over 18 years ago

The City of Mentor ranks 7th in the state of Ohio interms of the number of manufacturing firms, and 10th in terms of the number of individuals involved in manufacturing  More

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Reviews for Painesville    2 Reviews

I have lived in Painesville for the last 16 years. The last 3 generations of my family have lived in Painesville and even attended the local high school, Thomas W.  More

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Decent place to live, but downtown painesville is very rundown. If you want to live in Lake County, Ohio, best to live in either Mentor or  More

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