Community Culture

It may be hard to imagine, but people come to Lake County from all over the world. They come to work as physicians. They come to work in the high-tech or bioscience industries. Some come to further their education at one of Northeast Ohio’s many outstanding colleges and universities.

One reason may be our proximity to the Cleveland Hopkins International airport. But whatever the reason, Lake County is becoming a melting pot of religions and cultures, races and creeds. We have schools specifically for orthodox Jewish children and Syrian children, and we’re home to the Saint Mary Seminary. We welcome diversity and enjoy both the challenges and benefits it brings.  Major communities in Lake County include:

Painesville	Mentor on the Lake
Eastlake	Wickliffe
Kirtland	Willoughby
Madison	Willoughby Hills
Mentor	Willowick

Other nearby communities include:

Beachwood	Pepper Pike
Chardon	Shaker Heights
Gates Mills	University Heights
Highland Heights	Woodmere
Lyndhurst

Economics and Housing

Lake County is listed as one of Sperling’s “Best Places” to live. The 2007 population of Lake County was 232,892. The population density was 1,019 people per square mile. Median home costs were $195,900 and the cost of living was 10.49% lower than the U.S. average. Lake County’s lower cost of living extends from urban condos to sprawling country estates. Follow any of the links below to learn more

• The Employers Resource Council
• ACCRA Cost-of-Living Index
• Northeast Ohio – A Great Place to Live and Work

Education

Living in Lake County is a smart choice. The county’s public schools spend $6,787 per student compared to the U.S. average of $6,058. Classrooms are smaller, too, with a student to teacher ratio of about 19 students per teacher. Teachers in Lake County earn the highest average wage in the state.

Arts and Entertainment

From the world-class Cleveland Orchestra to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Northeast Ohio has the arts and entertainment covered. Below is just a partial list of what you will find:

Lake Farmpark Holden Arboretum Cleveland Museum of Art Cleveland Opera Museum of Contemporary Art Playhouse Square Verb Ballets Cleveland International Film Festival Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Great Lakes Science Center Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

Recreation

Lake County offers countless recreational activities you and your family can enjoy. Here are just a few:

• Cleveland Pro Sports (Browns, Indians, Cavaliers)
• Lake Metroparks
• Cedar Point Amusement Park
• Lake Erie Boating/Fishing/Swimming
• Skiing
• Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon and 10K
• Great Lakes Science Center
• Lake County Captains AA Baseball Team
• Headlands State Park and Beach

You can also click on the links below to discover more recreational opportunities

• Lake County Visitors Bureau
• Lake Erie Shores & Islands
• Cleveland Metroparks