How many renters in Rocky River, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.7% (±10.0 points) of renting households in Rocky River, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.7% (±10.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.5% (±9.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.7% (±6.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rocky River
| Share of income spent on rent | Rocky River | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.7% (±5.9 points) | 13.8% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.5% (±5.5 points) | 12.4% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 23.8% (±10.7 points) | 13.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.3% (±4.5 points) | 12.3% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.2% (±3.9 points) | 9.5% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.5% (±9.2 points) | 38.8% | 37.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Rocky River against Cuyahoga County, its state and the nation
| Rocky River | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.7% (±10.0 points) | 48.3% (±1.1 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.5% (±9.2 points) | 38.8% (±0.9 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.7% (±6.2 points) | 29.3% (±0.4 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,881 (±$4,472) | $40,410 (±$888) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,175 (±$104) | $1,060 (±$11) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Rocky River, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cuyahoga County (48.3%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cuyahoga County, Rocky River ranks 24 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 794 of 2,271.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Rocky River
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky River | — | 46.7% (±10.0 points) | — |
| Fairview Park | 2.1 mi | 46.2% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakewood | 2.8 mi | 36.6% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bay Village | 4.0 mi | 41.8% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westlake | 4.3 mi | 46.6% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Linndale | 4.9 mi | 42.3% (±72.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brook Park | 5.1 mi | 46.8% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Olmsted | 5.3 mi | 43.8% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brooklyn | 6.0 mi | 33.4% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Cuyahoga County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Euclid | 50.0% (±6.2 points) |
| 19 | Bedford | 48.3% (±12.7 points) |
| 20 | Olmsted Falls | 48.2% (±19.1 points) |
| 21 | Lyndhurst | 47.2% (±13.4 points) |
| 22 | Warrensville Heights | 47.1% (±11.1 points) |
| 23 | Brook Park | 46.8% (±12.0 points) |
| 24 | Rocky River | 46.7% (±10.0 points) |
| 25 | Westlake | 46.6% (±9.5 points) |
| 26 | Beachwood | 46.4% (±10.8 points) |
| 27 | Fairview Park | 46.2% (±9.8 points) |
| 28 | North Olmsted | 43.8% (±9.0 points) |
| 29 | Parma | 43.5% (±4.6 points) |
| 30 | Strongsville | 43.4% (±9.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Cuyahoga County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rocky River
Are renters in Rocky River rent-burdened?
46.7% of renting households in Rocky River pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Rocky River spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rocky River, OH spends 27.7% (±6.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocky River city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocky River city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocky River city, Ohio
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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