At a Glance
Median Income
$100,022
$35,977 per capita
Home Value
$245,200
Zillow: $321,333
Median Rent
$1,892/mo
35.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
154/100K
1,024/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
12.5% smoking rate
How Romeoville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Romeoville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Romeoville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Romeoville residents earn a median household income of $100,022 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,977. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,915 business establishments, including 2,309 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Romeoville is $245,200 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,333. Median rent is $1,892/month, with 35.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Romeoville reports 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,024/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.1% of adults in Romeoville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Romeoville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population40,996
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density2,121/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born20.2%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,022
Per Capita$35,977
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$129,734M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
A+
Home Value$245,200
Rent$1,892
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$321,333
Housing Units12,759
Rent Burden35.3%
Crime
F
Violent154/100K
Property1,024/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault107/100K
Burglary176/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation659 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Romeoville was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
20.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 2,309 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.