Rocky River South, Rocky River, OH

Is Rocky River South a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe988

Medium1129

Low2095

Other3288

136 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape19

Child involved51

Assault18

Other58

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched to Bunts Road for a potential psychiatric evaluation involving a juvenile male; police were on scene.	Bunts Rd, Lakewood, OH 44107	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested a report number for a gross sexual imposition (GSI) case reported near Riverside Dr in Cleveland.	Riverside Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135	Sex-Related Incident
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, police were dispatched to a possible domestic assault reported by a woman near West 130th Street in Cleveland. She said her husband and his brother tried to assault her and that she defended herself. Someone in the background claimed she stabbed someone with a knife, while she reported being punched and pushed and admitted grabbing a steak knife but said no one was cut. The others reportedly left on foot, and EMS was declined.	W 130th St, Cleveland, OH 44135	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check a possible suspicious situation near West 139th Street in Cleveland involving a dispatched call to a unit.	W 139th St, Cleveland, OH	Suspicious Persons
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded near Rocky River Drive by a retail store and a nearby shelter for a possible traffic hazard. A black SUV had reportedly struck a fence behind the store and was left running with no one inside. The male driver was said to have run away on foot. Officers located a Hyundai Tucson with a reported stolen license plate and a broken ignition collar.	Rocky River Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check a possible damage hazard on Rocky River Drive while heading toward the district.	Rocky River Dr, Cleveland, OH	Road Closure
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an open-line call from a woman near Columbia Square reporting that someone stole her debit card. Background noise suggested a possible disturbance or fight before the call disconnected.	Columbia Square, North Olmsted, OH 44070	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of large fireworks being set off near I-71, possibly involving a dark SUV last seen traveling westbound near a community college in Cleveland.	I-71, Cleveland, OH	Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check a report of possible fireworks near Brookside Boulevard and Courtland Avenue in Cleveland.	Brookside Blvd & Courtland Ave, Cleveland, OH 44111	Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was asked to check a reported fireworks complaint near Brookside Boulevard and Courtland Avenue in Cleveland.	Brookside Blvd & Courtland Ave, Cleveland, OH 44111	Disturbance

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Median Home Price

$320,485

Average Rent

$2,212

Vacancy Rate

2.5%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Rocky River South is an urban neighborhood in Rocky River, Ohio, with a median home price of $320,485 and average rent of $2,212, reflecting a higher rental cost than most Ohio neighborhoods.

The neighborhood has a low vacancy rate of 2.5%, indicating strong housing demand and a tight market.

UrbanRetiree-FriendlyDiverse Housing

Quick Facts

Retiree Friendliness	Top 0.3% in Ohio

Housing market and real estate character

Rocky River South offers a mix of small to medium single-family homes and apartment complexes, with a balanced owner and renter occupancy.

Housing Type	Small to medium single-family homes and apartments
Housing Age	Many homes built 1940-1969, some 1970-1999
Occupancy	Mixed owner and renter

What buyers will notice right away

Low vacancy rate indicates strong demand and limited supply.

Mix of single-family homes and apartments suits various lifestyles.

Families & Lifestyle

Rocky River South is especially popular with retirees and residents living alone, reflecting a quiet and diverse community.

Retiree Appeal — Peaceful, quiet, and safe with a vibrant mix of educated seniors.

Occupations — 60.5% in executive, management, and professional roles; 19.9% in sales and service.

Residents Living Alone	50.1%
Retiree Friendliness	More retiree-friendly than 99.7% of Ohio neighborhoods
Irish Ancestry	31.8%
Lebanese Ancestry	2.6%

Demographics

Executive, Management, Professional Occupations	60.5%
Sales and Service Occupations	19.9%
Childhood Poverty Rate	2.4%
Irish Ancestry	31.8%
German Ancestry	19.7%
Polish Ancestry	12.3%
Arabic Language Speakers	3.9%

Commute

Most residents have short commutes, primarily driving alone.

Residents mostly drive alone with short commutes, typical of suburban urban neighborhoods.

Short Commutes — 44.7% of commuters spend 15-30 minutes traveling to work.

Car Ownership — High drive-alone rate indicates reliance on private vehicles.

Typical Commute Time	15-30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate	74.4%
Carpool Rate	7.3%

Homes for sale near 44116

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$349,900

4 bd | 3 ba | 3,050 sqft

19493 Riverwood Ave

Rocky River, OH, 44116