Rocky River property tax, in one number.
The typical Rocky River homeowner pays $6,421 a year on a $349,300 home. That's below the Cuyahoga County rate (2.00%) and well above the U.S. rate (0.94%).
Estimate my taxRocky River at a glance
Five numbers that shape a typical property tax bill here.
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Enter a home value to see a typical yearly bill at Rocky River's average effective rate, or pick another area.
- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $6,779, versus $5,832 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 6.8% of the median household income of $94,026.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in Cuyahoga County
Rocky River compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky River | $6,421 | $349,300 | 1.84% |
| Cuyahoga County | $3,910 | $195,400 | 2.00% |
| Ohio | $2,822 | $214,800 | 1.31% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Cuyahoga County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Cuyahoga County2.00% · $3,910
- Shaker Heights3.02% · $9,168
- University Heights2.90% · $7,032
- Cleveland Heights2.76% · $5,306
- Garfield Heights2.65% · $2,912
- Maple Heights2.58% · $2,523
- South Euclid2.40% · $3,691
- Richmond Heights2.27% · $4,733
- Euclid2.21% · $2,793
- North Olmsted2.19% · $4,824
- Lyndhurst2.17% · $4,604
- Olmsted Falls2.15% · $5,154
- Fairview Park2.14% · $5,123
- Lake County1.62% · $3,475
- Summit County1.53% · $3,195
- Geauga County1.38% · $4,564
- Lorain County1.37% · $3,055
- Portage County1.27% · $2,877
- Medina County1.24% · $3,560
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Rocky River?
The effective rate is about 1.84%. The median homeowner pays $6,421 a year on a home worth a median $349,300 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $350,000 home in Rocky River?
About $6,440 a year, or roughly $537 a month, at Rocky River's average effective rate of 1.84%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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