Living in Romeo, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Romeo · Census data 2020–2024
Romeo has 387 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $45,469 (52% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $123,800, the median rent is $689/month.
Romeo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Romeo at a glance
- Population
- 387
- Median age
- 39.2State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $45,469State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $123,800State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $689/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Romeo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 26.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Romeo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Romeo the median home value is $123,800, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $689 per month, which is 16.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,231 a month in housing costs.
Romeo median household income
The median household income in Romeo is $45,469 and the income per person is $23,578. 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Romeo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 202
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.04
Romeo demographics
- Population
- 387
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 190
- Foreign-born
- 10.9%
- Veterans
- 14.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Romeo ›
Education in Romeo
15.8% of adults 25 and older in Romeo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Romeo
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Romeo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romeo | 387 | $45,469 | $123,800 | $689 |
| Manassa | 932 | $60,250 | $209,300 | $744 |
| Antonito | 579 | $35,083 | $85,700 | $640 |
| Sanford | 1,142 | $42,143 | $171,700 | $1,012 |
| Alamosa | 9,879 | $49,688 | $225,200 | $837 |
| Alamosa East | 1,298 | $76,683 | $264,400 | $1,287 |
| Monte Vista | 4,141 | $61,684 | $224,500 | $699 |
| San Luis | 560 | $26,708 | $98,800 | $925 |
| Blanca | 230 | $68,000 | $163,500 | $1,106 |
More for people moving to Romeo
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What is the median household income in Romeo, CO?
The median household income in Romeo is $45,469, 52% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Romeo?
The median home value in Romeo is $123,800, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Romeo?
The median gross rent in Romeo is $689 per month, about 16.3% of household income.
Is Romeo, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 26.6%.
What is the median age in Romeo?
The median age in Romeo is 39.2 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Romeo?
The average commute to work in Romeo is 24 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Romeo?
The unemployment rate in Romeo is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Romeo?
15.8% of adults in Romeo have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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