Rocky River
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Rocky River is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with 21,755 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 689 ft (210 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fairview Park, 2.1 miles S.
- 21,755residents (2020 Census)
- 689 ftelevation · 210 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.3 km²
- 4,599 / sq mipopulation density
- 44116main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Rocky River
Rocky River is a city in western Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. A suburb of Cleveland, it is located along the shore of Lake Erie approximately 9 miles (14 km) west of downtown Cleveland. The city is named for the Rocky River that forms its eastern border. The population was 21,755 according to the 2020 census data results.
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Living in Rocky River
- Median household income
- $94,026
- Median home value
- $349,300
- Median rent
- $1,175/mo
- Median age
- 43.3
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Rocky River had 21,755 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,755 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,599 per sq mi (1,776 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rocky River at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 21,755 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.73 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km²) |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4731° N, 81.8538° W |
| ZIP codes | 44116, 44126 |
| Official website | rrcity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3968056 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rocky River
- Fairview Park2.1 mi S
- Lakewood2.8 mi E
- Bay Village4.0 mi W
- Westlake4.3 mi SW
- Linndale4.9 mi SE
- Brook Park5.1 mi S
- North Olmsted5.3 mi SW
- Brooklyn6.0 mi SE
- Berea7.1 mi S
- Middleburg Heights7.4 mi S
- Parma Heights7.8 mi SE
- Olmsted Falls7.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rocky River
What county is Rocky River in?
Rocky River is in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
What is the population of Rocky River, OH?
21,755 people lived in Rocky River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rocky River, OH?
The main ZIP code is 44116. Other ZIP codes: 44126.
What is the elevation of Rocky River?
689 feet (210 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rocky River?
Fairview Park (2.1 mi), Lakewood (2.8 mi), Bay Village (4.0 mi), Westlake (4.3 mi), Linndale (4.9 mi).
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