How long is the commute from Mentor, OH?
Workers who live in Mentor, OH take an average of 21.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
14.7% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.6 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Mentor get to work
| Means of transportation | Mentor | Lake County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.7% (±2.4 points) | 76.5% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±1.4 points) | 7.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 0.5% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.7% (±2.1 points) | 13.6% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Mentor, the average commute is lower than in Lake County (23.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mentor, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lake County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Mentor ranks 17 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1780 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mentor
| Vehicles available | Mentor | Lake County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±1.2 points) | 5.1% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.2% (±2.6 points) | 35.7% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.4% (±2.4 points) | 40.0% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.3% (±1.9 points) | 19.3% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Mentor, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lake County (5.1%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (7.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Mentor
| Mentor | Lake County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.7% (±2.1 points) | 13.6% (±0.9 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±0.8 points) | 95.5% (±0.5 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.5% (±1.2 points) | 92.8% (±0.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mentor, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lake County (92.8%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mentor
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentor | — | 21.6 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Mentor-on-the-Lake | 2.2 mi | 21.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Kirtland Hills | 3.6 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Grand River | 4.5 mi | 16.3 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Painesville | 4.6 mi | 20.1 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Willoughby | 5.1 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Fairport Harbor | 5.1 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (Lake County) | 5.3 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Eastlake | 5.3 mi | 23.8 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Grand River, OH (16.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Concord Township (Lake County), OH (25.2 minutes), Eastlake, OH (23.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Kirtland | 24.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 12 | Lakeline | 23.9 minutes (±4.3) |
| 13 | Eastlake | 23.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 14 | Waite Hill | 23.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 15 | Willoughby | 22.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 16 | Kirtland Hills | 21.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 17 | Mentor | 21.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 18 | Fairport Harbor | 21.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 19 (tie) | Wickliffe | 21.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 19 (tie) | Willowick | 21.2 minutes (±1.1) |
| 21 (tie) | Mentor-on-the-Lake | 21.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 21 (tie) | Willoughby Hills | 21.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 23 | Painesville | 20.1 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Lake County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Mentor
How long is the average commute in Mentor?
Workers who live in Mentor, OH take an average of 21.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mentor without a car?
4.2% of households in Mentor have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mentor?
14.7% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Mentor worked from home, and 93.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mentor city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mentor city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mentor city, Ohio
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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