Living in Romeoville, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Romeoville · Census data 2020–2024
Romeoville has 41,152 residents with a median age of 35.5. The median household income is $106,325 (28% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $257,100, the median rent is $1,886/month.
Romeoville at a glance
- Population
- 41,152
- Median age
- 35.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $106,325State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $257,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,886/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 80.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.3%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Romeoville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the Illinois median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Romeoville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Romeoville the median home value is $257,100, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,886 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,934 a month in housing costs.
Romeoville median household income
The median household income in Romeoville is $106,325 and the income per person is $37,771. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Romeoville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,768
- Owner-occupied
- 80.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.3%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 3.05
Romeoville demographics
- Population
- 41,152
- Median age
- 35.5
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 11.6%
- Households
- 13,296
- Foreign-born
- 20.8%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Romeoville ›
Education in Romeoville
28.3% of adults 25 and older in Romeoville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Romeoville
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Romeoville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romeoville | 41,152 | $106,325 | $257,100 | $1,886 |
| Crest Hill | 20,628 | $73,033 | $232,900 | $1,481 |
| Bonnie Brae | 846 | $60,500 | $219,800 | $1,835 |
| Bolingbrook | 74,096 | $108,400 | $314,700 | $1,749 |
| Lockport Heights | 890 | $78,211 | $192,200 | — |
| Lockport | 26,409 | $111,981 | $316,000 | $1,525 |
| Sunnyland | 1,231 | $90,813 | $167,800 | $1,926 |
| Fairmont | 2,617 | $70,795 | $182,300 | $1,455 |
| Crystal Lawns | 1,766 | $82,033 | $243,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Romeoville, IL?
The median household income in Romeoville is $106,325, 28% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Romeoville?
The median home value in Romeoville is $257,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Romeoville?
The median gross rent in Romeoville is $1,886 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is Romeoville, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the Illinois median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Romeoville?
The median age in Romeoville is 35.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Romeoville?
The average commute to work in Romeoville is 32 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Romeoville?
The unemployment rate in Romeoville is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Romeoville?
28.3% of adults in Romeoville 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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