At a Glance
Median Income
$73,500
$44,862 per capita
Home Value
$245,700
Zillow: $429,037
Median Rent
$1,010/mo
22.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
54/100K
349/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
15.4% 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Romeo residents earn a median household income of $73,500 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,862. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,047 business establishments, including 3,099 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Romeo is $245,700 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $429,037. Median rent is $1,010/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Romeo reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 349/100K.
Education
27.3% of adults in Romeo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Romeo has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population3,654
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density1,692/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,500
Per Capita$44,862
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$245,700
Rent$1,010
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$429,037
Housing Units1,834
Rent Burden22.2%
Crime
F
Violent54/100K
Property349/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation774 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries40
Did You Know?
The median home in Romeo was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.