At a Glance
Median Income
$118,077
$53,639 per capita
Home Value
$397,200
Zillow: $533,122
Median Rent
$1,955/mo
18.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
500/100K
2,446/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.5%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Romancoke Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Romancoke's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Romancoke a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Romancoke residents earn a median household income of $118,077 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,639. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,974 business establishments, including 1,302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Romancoke is $397,200 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $533,122. Median rent is $1,955/month, with 18.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Romancoke reports 500 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,446/100K.
Education
28.0% of adults in Romancoke hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Romancoke has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,705
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density1,343/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$118,077
Per Capita$53,639
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$69,946M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,530
Housing
A+
Home Value$397,200
Rent$1,955
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$533,122
Housing Units716
Rent Burden18.4%
Crime
F
Violent500/100K
Property2,446/100K
Health
Obesity27.5%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation12 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute42 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed233 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Romancoke was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 233 Mbps.
There are 1,302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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