Painesville city, Ohio
Painesville city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Painesville city is a geographic entity located in Lake County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 20,660. The land area covers 6.83 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 20,660 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34.5 yrs | ±1.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 8,348 | ±499 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 8,617 | ±507 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,348 | ±499 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 269 | ±137 |
| Median Home Value | $158,800 | ±$8,757 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,036 | ±$53 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,516 | ±$5,935 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,181 | ±$2,763 |
| Poverty Rate | 25.6% | ±5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 5,074 | ±994 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 9,656 | ±579 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94% | ±0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 20,660 (2024)
ID: 205130
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY MANAGER
7 RICHMOND ST, PAINESVILLE OH 44077-3250
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GUS Population: 232,360 (2024)
ID: 194515
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR PLANNING & COIMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
125 E ERIE ST, PAINESVILLE OH 44077
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Painesville | 10-12 | Painesville, OH | |
| Regular School Painesville | PK-04 | Painesville, OH | |
| Regular School Painesville | KG-05 | Painesville, OH | |
| Regular School Painesville | KG-05 | Painesville, OH | |
| Regular School Painesville | 09-12 | Painesville, OH | |
| Regular School Painesville | 09-12 | Painesville, OH | |
| Regular School Painesville | 05-07 | Painesville, OH | |
| Regular School Painesville | 06-08 | Painesville, OH | |
| Regular School Painesville | KG-05 | Painesville, OH | |
| Regular School Painesville | PK-05 | Painesville, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lake Erie College
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College | 0.4 mi away | 391 W Washington St, Painesville, OH, 44077-3389 |
4403757000
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MORLEY LIBRARY
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 184 PHELPS ST., PAINESVILLE, OH, 44077 |
(440) 352-3383
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Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor
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College | 4.8 mi away | 8816 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060 |
4402559494246
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FAIRPORT HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 335 VINE ST., FAIRPORT HARBOR, OH, 44077 |
(440) 354-8191
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Auburn Career Center
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College Vocational | 5.1 mi away | 8140 Auburn Rd, Concord Twp, OH, 44077 |
4403577542
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HEADLANDS BRANCH
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 4669 CORDUROY RD., MENTOR, OH, 44060 |
(440) 257-2000
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Lakeland Community College
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College | 8.0 mi away | 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, OH, 44094-5198 |
4405257000
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HUB @ MENTOR HIGH SCHOOL
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 6477 CENTER STREET, MENTOR, OH, 44060 |
(440) 205-6011
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Northern Career Institute
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College Vocational | 10.8 mi away | 34050 Glen Drive, Suite 2, Eastlake, OH, 44094 |
4406025094
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MENTOR ON THE LAKE BRANCH
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 5642 ANDREWS ROAD, MENTOR ON THE LAKE, OH, 44060 |
(440) 257-2512
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PAINESVILLE 4 NW, OH US, located 2.9 miles from Painesville city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.8° | 23.7° | 30.2° | 3.14" | — |
| February | 38.7° | 24.1° | 31.4° | 2.15" | — |
| March | 46.1° | 30.2° | 38.2° | 2.83" | — |
| April | 58.1° | 40.4° | 49.2° | 3.47" | — |
| May | 69.1° | 51.4° | 60.3° | 3.42" | — |
| June | 78.1° | 61.5° | 69.8° | 3.63" | — |
| July | 82.3° | 66.9° | 74.6° | 4.12" | — |
| August | 81.6° | 65.7° | 73.7° | 3.44" | — |
| September | 76.2° | 59.4° | 67.8° | 3.91" | — |
| October | 64.9° | 49.1° | 57.0° | 4.04" | — |
| November | 52.6° | 38.8° | 45.7° | 3.17" | — |
| December | 42.0° | 30.3° | 36.2° | 3.14" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painesville city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Fairport Harbor village | Village | 1.9 mi | — |
| Grand River village | Village | 2.1 mi | — |
| Mentor city | City | 4.6 mi | — |
| Mentor-on-the-Lake city | City | 5.4 mi | — |
| Perry village | Village | 6.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3908559416. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.