Rocky River is a city in western Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States.

The city is named for the Rocky River that forms its eastern border.

[8] In the summer of 1764, British Colonel John Bradstreet led a force of more than 2,000 regular soldiers, American volunteers and native Americans as part of an attack to stop Pontiac’s Rebellion, which ended before Bradstreet could attack.

After tarrying three days, the diminished force returned to Ft. Niagara enduring significant hardship on their voyage.

A small strip of Cleveland itself also borders Rocky River; however, the two cities are not directly connected via road.

On Rocky River's western border are the cities of Bay Village to the northwest and Westlake to the southwest.

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 20,213 people, 9,283 households, and 5,242 families residing in the city.

Of the city's population over the age of 25, 54.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

[16] As of the 2000 United States Census,[6] there were 20,735 people, 9,709 households, and 5,437 families residing in the city.