Population 29,013 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Royalton
Household size in North Royalton
| Period | North Royalton | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
North Royalton is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The Cleveland area as a whole looks much the same. Household size has edged down from 2.44 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Royalton
| Period | North Royalton | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
North Royalton skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.3, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Royalton
| Period | North Royalton | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in North Royalton: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 1.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Royalton
Renters in North Royalton
| Period | North Royalton | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.6% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.0% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.2% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.7% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in North Royalton rent their homes (27.7%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 40.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the north. The renter share has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Royalton
| Period | North Royalton | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in North Royalton than nationally: 6.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.4 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Royalton
| Period | North Royalton | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in North Royalton was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the wider Cleveland area, where the median home dates to 1966. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Royalton
| Period | North Royalton | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $779 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $759 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $914 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,216 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$436 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in North Royalton runs $1,216 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $436 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Royalton
Bachelor's degrees in North Royalton
| Period | North Royalton | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.0% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.8% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.0% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.4% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in North Royalton as nationally: 38.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in the Cleveland area as a whole (34.5%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.5 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Royalton
| Period | North Royalton | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.9% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.6% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in North Royalton: 95.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Royalton
| Period | North Royalton | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in North Royalton is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Cleveland area overall (5.6%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Royalton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Royalton | 2.37 | 46.1 | 8.4% | 27.7% | 6.3% | 1983 | $1,216 | 38.4% | 95.7% | 4.8% |
| Broadview Heights | 2.36 | 43.6 | 11.0% | 18.4% | 4.3% | 1982 | $1,084 | 51.3% | 97.8% | 1.8% |
| Strongsville | 2.46 | 47.8 | 5.2% | 18.0% | 4.1% | 1982 | $1,549 | 48.4% | 95.3% | 2.8% |
| Middleburg Heights | 2.11 | 49.9 | 5.4% | 29.5% | 5.3% | 1970 | $1,182 | 34.0% | 93.8% | 2.4% |
| Parma Heights | 2.23 | 43.4 | 11.7% | 42.2% | 5.5% | 1963 | $1,186 | 28.2% | 90.9% | 4.3% |
| Parma | 2.35 | 42.7 | 10.4% | 27.8% | 6.2% | 1960 | $1,173 | 24.4% | 92.0% | 6.0% |
| Hinckley | 2.94 | 42.9 | 4.1% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 1981 | $2,084 | 42.6% | 93.7% | 6.1% |
| Seven Hills | 2.39 | 50.3 | 4.7% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 1968 | $1,481 | 35.4% | 95.2% | 2.5% |
| West Richfield | 2.69 | 53.0 | 4.9% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 1990 | $2,163 | 54.8% | 98.0% | 5.2% |
| Brook Park | 2.31 | 44.4 | 9.8% | 17.4% | 4.7% | 1962 | $1,253 | 16.1% | 90.3% | 3.9% |
| Brecksville | 2.54 | 48.4 | 5.8% | 14.6% | 8.4% | 1972 | $2,049 | 60.2% | 97.8% | 4.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Royalton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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