At a Glance
Median Income
$42,188
$23,514 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $211,246
Median Rent
$680/mo
18.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
64.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
24.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
13.3% smoking rate
How Romeo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Romeo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Romeo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Romeo residents earn a median household income of $42,188 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,514. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 623 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Romeo is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,246. Median rent is $680/month, with 18.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
7.8% of adults in Romeo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
64.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Romeo has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population368
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,600/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.9%
Veterans13.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$42,188
Per Capita$23,514
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty24.3%
County GDP$912M
Avg Weekly Wage$947
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$680
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$211,246
Housing Units183
Rent Burden18.7%
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,905/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation7,736 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+64.4%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Romeo was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.9% of the population has a disability.
13.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.