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Rocky River, OH — ZIP 44116

Population: 21,532 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 44116 (Rocky River, OH) is $404,018 — up 5.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $406,500 after a median 16 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,515/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, tornado, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$404,018

Typical home value

+5.3%

1-year change

16

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$404,018
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+17.5%
5-year appreciation
+34.4%
10-year appreciation
+86.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$404,018
House Price Index (state)
365.7 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$406,500
Median list price
$389,000
Median price per sqft
$246
1-year sale-price change
-9.7%
Median days on market
16 days
Homes sold (recent period)
94
For-sale inventory
83
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
64
1-year forecast
+3.3%
Days to pending
25 days
New listings (monthly)
36

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,515/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$924/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,050/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,274/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,628/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,756/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.7 : 1
Schools include
Goldwood Primary Elementary School, Kensington Intermediate Elementary School, Rocky River Middle School, Rocky River High School, Rocky River Early Childhood Center at Beach School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, tornado, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · cold wave: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A05
NFIP flood claims on record
47
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.7 in
Annual snowfall
65.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
158
Days with Moderate air quality
203
Highest AQI recorded (year)
150

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
428
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
110,792
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
95,706

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (21 mi)
National parks include
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, James A Garfield National Historic Site, Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
36
Hospitals include
LOUIS STOKES CLEVELAND VA MEDICAL CENTER, UH CLEVELAND MEDICAL CENTER, RAINBOW BABIES AND CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,532 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1962
Housing built before 1970
70.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.0%
Median annual property tax
$6,418
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
79.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
601,105
Average weekly wage
$1,485
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,896

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 44116State medianUS median
Typical home value$404,018$225,365$288,527
Median sale price$406,500$242,250$325,000
Median days on market16 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,515/mo$1,387/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,418$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 44116?
$404,018.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 44116?
$406,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 44116?
Median days on market: 16 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 44116?
Typical rent: $1,515/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 44116?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, tornado, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is ZIP 44116 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 44116. 47 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A05. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 44116?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 44116?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 44116?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 44116?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 44116 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 44116?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 44116?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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