Painesville, Ohio

Small Ohio city with local appeal

Midwest Cleveland-Elyria, OH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

78

C+

out of 100

Overview

Painesville is an Ohio city with a population of approximately 20,605, part of the Cleveland-Elyria, OH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $231,205. Median household income is $51,373.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 20,605 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $231,205 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $51,373 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 21.6 minutes
  • Part of the Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

20,605

Source: Census ACS

$231,205

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$51,373

Source: Census ACS

21.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

37

Source: Walk Score

88 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Lake County (county-level results)

42%
57%
Democrat 54,484
Republican 72,924
Leans R+14.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 88.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 61.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 68/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 37/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45.2/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 78

Location

Painesville, OH (41.7140, -81.2437)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.