Mentor, OH
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Mentor's Demographic Profile

Mentor has 19,968 households and a median income of $86,207, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 46,726
# Households 19,968
Median age 48
Median household income $86,207
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 3,159
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Willoughby $122 14,776 SF 7.02%
Eastlake $122 14,776 SF 7.02%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Mentor $86 34,497 SF 7.00%
Painesville $82 68,639 SF 7.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Mentor $169 11,721 SF
Mentor On The Lake $45 21,000 SF
Willoughby $203 8,241 SF
Concord Township $159 13,632 SF
Eastlake $122 20,139 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Willoughby $122 32,232 SF 7.02%
Eastlake $122 14,776 SF 7.02%
Painesville $109 14,060 SF 7.53%
Euclid $59 12,494 SF 7.36%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Mentor

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

7027 Spinach Dr

Mentor, OH 44060

  • 3,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $499,000
For Sale

Riverside Commons - Phase II

Willoughby, OH 44094

  • 1.70 - 50 AC Lots
  • 3 Commercial Lots
  • $699,000 - $2,049,000
For Sale

8760-8798 Tyler Blvd

Mentor, OH 44060

  • 26,800 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,700,000
For Sale

Re-Tenant/Redevelopment Opp.-2nd Gen Restnt.

Mentor, OH 44060

  • 7,384 SF Retail Building
  • $2,100,000
For Sale

La-Z-Boy Furniture

Mentor, OH 44060

  • 20,000 SF Retail Building
  • 8.00% Cap Rate
  • $3,313,000
For Sale

4.26 AC Highway Visible Development Site

Mentor, OH 44060

  • 4.26 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,400,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Mentor pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Mentor $158 18,145 SF
Mentor On The Lake $45 21,000 SF
Willoughby $114 20,795 SF
Concord Township $191 8,332 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Mentor alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Mentor or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Mentor 46,726 19,968 48 $86,207 2 3,159 -1%
Mentor On The Lake 6,963 3,246 45 $59,538 2 1,112 -1%
Kirtland Hills 687 267 51 $121,249 3 39 2%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Mentor, OH and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Mentor

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Is Mentor a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Mentor offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Mentor?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Mentor. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Mentor?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Mentor. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Mentor compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Mentor. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Mentor acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Mentor, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.