At a Glance
Median Income
$93,956
$67,307 per capita
Home Value
$327,600
Zillow: $403,581
Median Rent
$1,155/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
28/100K
428/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.0%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
9.5% smoking rate
How Rocky River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rocky River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rocky River a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rocky River residents earn a median household income of $93,956 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,307. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 39,269 business establishments, including 3,107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rocky River is $327,600 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $403,581. Median rent is $1,155/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Rocky River reports 28 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 428/100K.
Education
64.0% of adults in Rocky River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rocky River has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population21,490
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density4,543/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born9.7%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,956
Per Capita$67,307
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
A+
Home Value$327,600
Rent$1,155
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$403,581
Housing Units10,494
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent28/100K
Property428/100K
Health
Obesity27.9%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death10,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation675 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.0%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+28.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries68
Did You Know?
Rocky River was founded in 1810.
The median home in Rocky River was built in 1962.
18.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 3,107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 82 fatal vehicle crashes.