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Painesville, OH

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Population
20,660
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
676 ft
Median Home Value
$158,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$51,516
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in OhioPopulation rankingHighest population places in OhioNearest larger communityMentor, Ohio4.6 miles away · 47,010 residents.

About Painesville

Painesville is a city and the county seat of Lake County, Ohio, situated along the Grand River just south of Lake Erie. A northeastern suburb within the Greater Cleveland metropolitan area, the city of approximately 20,500 is home to Lake Erie College, which occupies a prominent campus near downtown. Historically significant as a key stop on the Underground Railroad, the community is connected to the region by the Laketran public transit system.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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