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North Royalton, Ohio

Introduction to North Royalton, Ohio

North Royalton, Ohio, in Cuyahoga county, is 6 miles S of Parma, Ohio and 12 miles S of Cleveland, Ohio. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan area. North Royalton contains a population of approximately 28,648.

North Royalton History

The township of North Royalton was formed in 1818. Initially it was named Royalton after the town of Royalton in Vermont. The name was changed to North Royalton between 1880 and 1890, as another town in Ohio had the same name. The township became the Village of North Royalton on April 4, 1927. E. C. McCombs was elected as the first mayor. The City Hall of North Royalton was erected in 1937. In January, 1961, North Royalton was reincorporated as a city.

North Royalton and nearby Attractions

  • Mill Stream Run Reservation
  • Ukrainian Museum-Archives
  • Stan Hywet Hall & Garden
  • NASA Glenn Research Center
  • Rocky River Reservation
  • Hale Farm and Village

Things To Do In North Royalton

The city of North Royalton offers many recreational activities. You can visit the North Royalton Branch Cuyahoga County Public Library and the other historic sites and museums nearby. Camping, canoeing and swimming can be enjoyed at the Clare - Mar Lakes Campground. You can also enjoy shopping at the Royalton Plaza Shopping Center and the Royalwood Centre Shopping Center.

North Royalton Transportation

The nearest major airport is Cleveland - Hopkins International.

North Royalton Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are offered by Baldwin - Wallace College, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, John Carroll University and several other universities and colleges.

High Points

North Royalton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyNorth Royalton Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyNorth Royalton Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%North Royalton Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 7%North Royalton Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%North Royalton Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%North Royalton Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%North Royalton People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%North Royalton Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%North Royalton College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of North Royalton, OH

Comparing North Royalton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Age of the Population98
Male Share of the Population68
Senior Citizens53
Female Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income810
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use59
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Affordability of Rents62
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Affordability of Property Taxes31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime107
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