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Rocky River, Ohio, in Cuyahoga county, is 2 miles W of Lakewood, Ohio (center to center) and 7 miles W of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is conveniently located inside the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan area. There are an estimated 20,735 people in Rocky River.
In Rocky River, about 56% of adults are married. In Rocky River, lots of people live on their own.
The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Rocky River has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Rocky River had a median family income of $72,361. Rocky River has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Rocky River living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Rocky River. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($36,150) in Rocky River. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 71% of housing in Rocky River is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Rocky River, 89% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Rocky River is to try the public transportation system.
Rocky River strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Rocky River to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):
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