At a Glance
Median Income
$61,133
$52,942 per capita
Home Value
$155,300
Zillow: $306,997
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
13.6% smoking rate
How Romney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Romney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Romney a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Romney residents earn a median household income of $61,133 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,942. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,253 business establishments, including 478 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Romney is $155,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,997. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
31.0% of adults in Romney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Romney has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population561
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density1,558/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born7.0%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,133
Per Capita$52,942
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,689M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,300
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$306,997
Housing Units187
Rent Burden33.2%
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation734 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Romney was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 478 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.