Living in Rocky River, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rocky River · Census data 2020–2024
Rocky River has 21,490 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $94,026 (32% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $349,300, the median rent is $1,175/month.
Rocky River at a glance
- Population
- 21,490
- Median age
- 43.3State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $94,026State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $349,300State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,175/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 69.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Rocky River a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Home values 63% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rocky River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rocky River the median home value is $349,300, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,175 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,145 a month in housing costs.
Rocky River median household income
The median household income in Rocky River is $94,026 and the income per person is $68,274. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Rocky River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,438
- Owner-occupied
- 69.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.3%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.18
Rocky River demographics
- Population
- 21,490
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 9,738
- Foreign-born
- 9.4%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rocky River ›
Education in Rocky River
64.3% of adults 25 and older in Rocky River have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 30.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rocky River
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 18.5%
- Drive alone
- 71%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Rocky River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky River | 21,490 | $94,026 | $349,300 | $1,175 |
| Fairview Park | 17,018 | $78,865 | $239,100 | $1,039 |
| Lakewood | 50,007 | $68,954 | $262,200 | $1,070 |
| Bay Village | 15,984 | $132,254 | $353,000 | $894 |
| Westlake | 34,104 | $112,200 | $368,200 | $1,570 |
| Linndale | 243 | $76,667 | $97,500 | $950 |
| Brook Park | 18,284 | $71,332 | $169,600 | $1,122 |
| North Olmsted | 31,924 | $84,363 | $219,800 | $1,141 |
| Brooklyn | 11,158 | $69,346 | $163,100 | $971 |
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What is the median household income in Rocky River, OH?
The median household income in Rocky River is $94,026, 32% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rocky River?
The median home value in Rocky River is $349,300, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Rocky River?
The median gross rent in Rocky River is $1,175 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Rocky River, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: home values 63% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Rocky River?
The median age in Rocky River is 43.3 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Rocky River?
The average commute to work in Rocky River is 22 minutes; 18.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rocky River?
The unemployment rate in Rocky River is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rocky River?
64.3% of adults in Rocky River have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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