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Romulus, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
24,951
Population
701/sq mi density
$72,235
Median Income
$30,261 per capita
$149,100
Home Value
$198,706 Zillow
$1,050
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
983
Violent Crime/100K
2,854 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$72,235 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,100 home value, $1,050/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
983 violent crimes/100K (159% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$149,100
47% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
10% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
70.8%
8% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
9,729
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$149,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$198,706
Median Sale Price
$180,000
Median List Price
$199,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
70.8%
Owner-Occupied
29.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$1,050/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,114/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
60 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
16
Price Drops
17.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$154
Active Inventory
35
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
70.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $149,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $198,706 |
| Median Sale Price | $180,000 |
| Median List Price | $199,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $154 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,050 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,114 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
| Days on Market | 60 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 17.1% |
| Homes Sold | 16 |
| Active Inventory | 35 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $154 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 70.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 9,729 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 26.8% |