Cost of Living in Rocky River, Ohio
Rocky River has a population of about 21,490. The median household income is $94,026, median gross rent is $1,175/month, and the median home value is $349,300. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Rocky River expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Rocky River is 29% below the national median and home values are 7% below the national median. Household income here is 12% above the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 15% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rocky River?
The median gross rent in Rocky River, Ohio is $1,175 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Rocky River?
The median owner-occupied home value in Rocky River is $349,300 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Rocky River?
The median household income in Rocky River is $94,026 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.