Mentor is bordered on the north by Lake Erie and Mentor State Park's beach has the longest shoreline of any state park (over 1 mile). Many public and private marinas exist for the boating enthusiast.
Many activities provided for young and old alike. There are 3 city swimming pools and an indoor ice skating arena. Mentor's summer program provides transportation to and from the pool. Little league teams are available for girls and boys. A new Senior Citizen building provides a beautiful place for their many activities.
Mentor's award winning school system has gained national recognition and is another reason families with school age children call Mentor their home.
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Housing Cost
Over 2000 acres of residential land are still available and older homes blend attractively throughout the lake-oriented community. Apartments and condominiums are in excellent supply.
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $179,378
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $196,230; Detached houses: $209,197; Townhouses or other attached units: $129,953; In 2-unit structures: $150,864; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $102,221; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $130,992; Mobile homes: $25,950
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 51,825. Mentor covers 26.8 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 690 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 44060, 44061 - Area code: 440
Weather
Mentor, OH climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 81.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 20.60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 17 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Mentor is 37.85 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is September with an average rainfall of 4.00 Inches.
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