At a Glance
Median Income
$73,500
$44,862 per capita
Home Value
$245,700
Zillow: $416,318
Median Rent
$1,010/mo
22.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
139/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
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 1.1% (69% 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 $416,318. 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 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 139/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population3,654
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density1,692/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,500
Per Capita$44,862
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$245,700
Rent$1,010
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$416,318
Housing Units1,834
Rent Burden22.2%
Crime
F
Violent83/100K
Property139/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault83/100K
Burglary28/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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