At a Glance
Median Income
$48,281
$20,569 per capita
Home Value
$79,500
Zillow: $371,880
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
70.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.8%
34.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
16.3% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Romulus residents earn a median household income of $48,281 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,569. The unemployment rate stands at 12.8% (256% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 765 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Romulus is $79,500 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $371,880. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
4.7% of adults in Romulus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
70.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Romulus has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population320
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density525/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans23.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$48,281
Per Capita$20,569
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty34.4%
County GDP$2,064M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,219
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,500
Rent$1,025
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$371,880
Housing Units136
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,640/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain30.2 in/yr
Elevation720 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+70.7%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Romulus was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.