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About
Life in North Royalton
The median household income of roughly $84,000 paired with a median home value around $293,000 suggests this is solidly middle-class territory, though housing costs have climbed notably from earlier decades. The community skews older and whiter, with a median age of 45 and about 94 percent of residents being white, though that demographic picture has been gradually shifting. The downside is the classic suburban trade-off: you're car-dependent, winters are cold and grey, and cultural amenities are limited compared to Cleveland proper—so you're really banking on the quiet residential character and proximity to outdoor recreation to offset the typical Rust Belt climate and sprawl.
North Royalton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Foreign-Born
12.6%
Broadband Internet
94.1%
of households
Population Growth
-1.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.6% foreign-born, most often from Ukraine
Who lives in North Royalton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North Royalton, the largest foreign-born group is from Ukraine (30.1%), and 6.9% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
18.1%
of residents
65 and Older
22.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.9%
of households
Married Couples
50.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.28
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 8% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in North Royalton
In North Royalton, rent runs 8% above the OH average, and home values are 36% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
32.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
10.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,946
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $335,288 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below OH average
Unemployment in North Royalton and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in North Royalton is 1 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What North Royalton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro area
Commute26.1 min avg
How North Royalton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North Royalton, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 105 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 83% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in North Royalton runs 83% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
55.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
367
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
North Royalton Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cuyahoga County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cuyahoga County, which includes North Royalton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.5M |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.1M |
| 2022 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $376,500 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $878,000 |
| 2019 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $27.2M |
| 2018 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cuyahoga County, county-wide
North Royalton is about 2% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cuyahoga County, which includes North Royalton, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
158
per year
Moderate Days
203
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Cuyahoga County, county-wide
North Royalton is about 2% of Cuyahoga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
North Royalton has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.0"
Annual Snowfall
65.4"
Hot Days/Year
12
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
111
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
172
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 22°F | 2.99" |
| Feb | 39°F | 24°F | 2.49" |
| Mar | 47°F | 31°F | 3.06" |
| Apr | 60°F | 41°F | 3.75" |
| May | 71°F | 51°F | 3.79" |
| Jun | 80°F | 61°F | 3.83" |
| Jul | 84°F | 65°F | 3.67" |
| Aug | 82°F | 64°F | 3.56" |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 3.93" |
| Oct | 64°F | 47°F | 3.60" |
| Nov | 51°F | 37°F | 3.37" |
| Dec | 40°F | 28°F | 2.99" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in North Royalton
Uninsured
5.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside North Royalton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Parma Community General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 4.8 mi away · Parma
Southwest General Health Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · Middleburg Heights
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare Northfield Campus
Psychiatric · 9.2 mi away · Northfield
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education20.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in North Royalton
North Royalton's student/teacher ratio is 20.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 38.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near North Royalton (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 8,969 students · in-state tuition $13,262 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,979 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,842 students · in-state tuition $41,386 · 66% graduate · median earnings $59,100 (10 yrs after entry)
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma
6.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 624 students · in-state tuition $20,109 · 30% graduate · median earnings $37,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for North Royalton
North Royalton has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cuyahoga Valley National Park (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
10 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
32 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
41 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
60 mi awayRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in North Royalton
North Royalton Branch Library
5071 Wallings Road, North Royalton
Cities Near North Royalton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
North Royalton FAQ
Is North Royalton, Ohio affordable?⌄
North Royalton's median rent is $1,116/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $83,670/year. Median home value is $292,600.
Is North Royalton, Ohio safe?⌄
North Royalton's violent crime rate was 55 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 367 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in North Royalton, Ohio?⌄
North Royalton has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in North Royalton, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in North Royalton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,116/month and median household income is $83,670/year. The median home value is $292,600. About 32% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North Royalton, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in North Royalton is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from