Rocky River
- Suburb of Cleveland, OH
Suburb
Rocky River
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Cleveland, OH
- Rating 4.07 out of 5 81 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade B
- Housinggrade A minus
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade C
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$272,100
National
$244,900Median Rent
$980
National
$1,163Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault46.9national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape18.8national 40.7
- Robbery14.1national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary23.5national 500.1
- Theft633.5national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft51.6national 284
Residents
Working in Rocky River
Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$83,929
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Rocky River
- grade A+
Rocky River Middle School
- Rating 3.33 out of 5 9 reviews
- grade A+
Kensington Intermediate School
- Rating 5 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade A
Rocky River High School
- Rating 4.13 out of 5 188 reviews
- grade A
Menlo Park Academy
- Rating 3.75 out of 5 24 reviews
- grade B+
Bard Early College Cleveland
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 103 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Rocky River
- grade A+
Lake Ridge Academy
- Rating 4.43 out of 5 77 reviews
- grade A+
Saint Ignatius High School
- Rating 4.58 out of 5 199 reviews
- grade A
St. Edward High School
- Rating 4.58 out of 5 199 reviews
- grade A
Magnificat High School
- Rating 4.32 out of 5 209 reviews
- grade A
Benedictine High School
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 48 reviews
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Rocky River Reviews
Rating 4.07 out of 5 81 reviews
Rocky River as a city overall is fairly nice. Neighborhoods are clean, safer than nearly any other suburb around, and accessibility to restaurants, shops, and commercial areas is abundant. My problems with Rocky River start at the school. While the school itself and the the staff are for the most part, inclusive, kind and helpful, and teachers are all very good at what they do, the students themselves can be harsh. Racism and homophobia is pretty strong here and kids are extremely cliquey, so if you aren't what they see as normal, people will talk about you behind your back constantly, and they will treat you as if you were stupid. Everyone thinks they're better than you, and the students are, to be blunt, extremely immature. While the city is fantastic and I appreciate my school, do note that young folks, especially non white students and LGBTQ+ students, may have a harsher environment than first anticipated.
Rocky River is a wonderful, tight-knit community, with easy access to everything you could want. I've lived here for six years now, and I've loved every second of it. the beautiful scenery provided by its multiple parks, and the view of lake erie offer a great place to grow up and live. There are some issues with this community though, though it is smaller and more connected, which separates it from other cities around it, it is largely known for the bubble that has been created around it, which in a sense can be a good thing at times. generally, Rocky River has provided me and my family with a safe and secure living, where we can do all the wonderful things we like to do in and for our community. it is a great city, and I will never forget it.
It is a very quite place, great people, great community, great law enforcement, overall living here is amazing never have had any issues. I also love the fact that everything is so close so there is no hassle to get to the store or different locations. I would recommand to anyone that they should move here.