Affordable Painesville Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Painesville.

About Painesville, OH.

Located near the shore of Lake Erie in Ohio's Lake County, Painesville is a charming mid-sized city with a small-town atmosphere. Painesville has a population of around 20,000 people and is best known for being a college town and a gateway to outdoor recreation on the lake. Painesville overlooks the banks of the Grand River, not far from where the river empties into Lake Erie. There are some beautiful beaches in the area.

Painesville is just 30 minutes from Downtown Cleveland and is sometimes considered an extended suburb of Cleveland. That being said, Painesville is a distinct city of its own. It's the county seat of Lake County and was first settled shortly after the Revolutionary War before eventually becoming a village in 1852 and a city in 1902.

What to do in Painesville, OH

With its lakefront location and proximity to Cleveland, there's always something interesting to see and do in the Painesville area. Some of the leading attractions and activities in Painesville include:

• Outdoor Recreation - Lake Erie is the main attraction for many who live in and visit Painesville. It's a major destination for all kinds of fishing, swimming, boating, and water sports. Parks like Headlands Beach State Park, Headland Dunes State Nature Preserve and Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park are always alive with activity during the warmer months.
• Fairs and Festivals - Painesville hosts several much-anticipated events throughout the year, especially during the summer months. Painesville Party in the Park is Ohio's largest free music festival, and every year the city hosts the Lake County Fair. The Painesville Farmers Market takes place every Thursday from June through September.
• Museums and Historic Sites - Northeast Ohio has a rich history, and you can see a lot of it in the Painesville Area. The Lake County Historical Society is based in Painesville, and the nearby Fairport Harbor Museum and Lighthouse is a fascinating glimpse into the past. Learn more about the area's rail history at the Painesville Railroad Museum, and hike a section of the former B&O Railroad, which is now the Lake Metroparks Greenway Corridor.

Working in Painesville, OH

Painesville's job market offers a healthy mix of traditionally considered white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, the city is home to many sales and office workers and those who work in maintenance, manufacturing, healthcare, and education.

The largest employers in Painesville—and Lake County as a whole—are local and county hospitals, school districts, and the Lake County Government. The energy company FirstEnergy Corp. and the manufacturing company Avery Dennison are also major employers. It's not uncommon for Painesville residents to commute to work in the Greater Cleveland area.

Painesville, OH Neighborhoods

Although Painesville is a mid-sized city by population, its geographic area is fairly small, spanning just 7 square miles. Even so, Painesville and the surrounding communities include several distinct neighborhoods, each with its own unique character. These neighborhoods include:

• Downtown / City Center - The median real estate value in the Painesville City Center is about $102,000, making it one of the most affordable parts of the city. Apartment rentals, ranging from studio to two-bedrooms, are more common in this part of the city than single-family homes. There is also a healthy strip of shops and restaurants in this neighborhood along State Street.
• Lake Erie College / Mentor Ave. - Centered around its namesake university, the Lake Erie College / Mentor Ave. neighborhood is largely residential, with a mixture of single-family homes and apartment complexes. The average real estate value in this area is about $118,000, and owner-occupied homes are balanced out by student rentals.
• Painesville On-the-Lake - With a median home price of $207,000, Painesville-on-the-Lake has some of the highest real estate values in the city, owing largely to its lakeside location. The neighborhood is dominated by medium-sized single-family homes and townhomes, the majority of which are owner-occupied. Painesville Township Park is a popular recreation spot in this neighborhood.

Painesville, OH School District

Public schools in Painesville, Ohio are part of the Painesville City Local Schools district. This district serves approximately 4,300 students across one preschool, three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Parents also have the option of sending their children to private schools in Painesville, including Hershey Montessori School.

Students in Painesville have many options for higher education. Lake Erie College, a private liberal arts college, is located in Painesville. Due to Paine'sville's proximity to the Cleveland area, many other colleges, including Cleveland State University, are just a short drive away.

Moving to Painesville, OH Resource Guide

The City of Painesville provides some excellent resources for new and existing residents. If you're planning on moving to Painesville, visit the official City of Painesville website for information about the local Parks Department, Fire Department and Police Department.

Utilities in Painesville area are provided by the city. Visit the Painesville Water Division and Electric Division to learn more. The energy company FirstEnergy Corp. also provides electrical service throughout much of Northeast Ohio.

Painesville, OH Housing

Painesville has an overall cost of living that is comparable to the Ohio average and quite a bit lower than the U.S. as a whole. Housing is generally quite affordable in Painesville, with a median home price of approximately $160,000. Average rental rates are also quite affordable, ranging from around $677 for a one-bedroom apartment to $1,132 for a four-bedroom apartment.