At a Glance
Median Income
$120,313
$51,911 per capita
Home Value
$288,400
Zillow: $242,163
Median Rent
$1,899/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
443/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Roman Forest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roman Forest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roman Forest a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Roman Forest residents earn a median household income of $120,313 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,911. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,222 business establishments, including 1,207 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roman Forest is $288,400 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,163. Median rent is $1,899/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Roman Forest reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 443/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.3% of adults in Roman Forest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roman Forest has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,832
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,299/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,313
Per Capita$51,911
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$50,079M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,351
Housing
A+
Home Value$288,400
Rent$1,899
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$242,163
Housing Units778
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent148/100K
Property443/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault148/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain55.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation103 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute42 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Roman Forest was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is George Bush Intcntl/Houston (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 1,207 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.