At a Glance
Median Income
$72,235
$30,261 per capita
Home Value
$149,100
Zillow: $198,706
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
983/100K
2,854/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Romulus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Romulus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Romulus a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Romulus residents earn a median household income of $72,235 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,261. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Romulus is $149,100 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,706. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 26.8% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Romulus reports 983 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 159% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,854/100K. The murder rate is 8.5/100K.
Education
17.8% of adults in Romulus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Romulus has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population24,951
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density701/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,235
Per Capita$30,261
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$149,100
Rent$1,050
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$198,706
Housing Units9,729
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent983/100K
Property2,854/100K
Murder8.5/100K
Assault753/100K
Burglary498/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation639 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries57
Did You Know?
Romulus was founded in 1826.
The median home in Romulus was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.
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