Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Romeo is a small town in Michigan with a population of 3,654. Residents earn $73,500 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Romeo receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Romeo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Romeo is $73,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Romeo is $245,700, 13% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Romeo is below the national average at 363 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,257 per 100,000, 36% below the national average.
27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Romeo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches, including 36.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 93.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.0% |
| 48% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,500 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,862 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,498 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $117,718 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 43,047 |
| County GDP | $143,144M |
| Restaurants | 3,099 |
| Healthcare | 5,524 |
| Retail | 4,518 |
| Manufacturing | 1,635 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,369 |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.41% |
| Commute Time | 31.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $245,700 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $416,318 |
| Median List Price | $275,000 |
| Median List Price | $275,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $142 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.0% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,010 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,326 |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,369 |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.41% |
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 28.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,101/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,524 |
| Total Violent | 363.1/100K |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 55.9/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 307.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,257.0/100K |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 139.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,117.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.9 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,692/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8046°N, 83.0026°W |
| County FIPS | 26125 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.3% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,692/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 40 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,524 |
| Restaurants | 3,099 |
| Retail Stores | 4,518 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 31.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |