Living in Romulus, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Romulus · Census data 2020–2024
Romulus has 24,831 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $69,151 (5% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $159,500, the median rent is $1,049/month.
Romulus at a glance
- Population
- 24,831
- Median age
- 37.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $69,151State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $159,500State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,049/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Romulus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Romulus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Romulus the median home value is $159,500, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,049 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,390 a month in housing costs.
Romulus median household income
The median household income in Romulus is $69,151 and the income per person is $31,079. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Romulus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,280
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.61
Romulus demographics
- Population
- 24,831
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 9,452
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Romulus ›
Education in Romulus
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Romulus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Romulus
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Romulus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romulus | 24,831 | $69,151 | $159,500 | $1,049 |
| Wayne | 17,310 | $59,038 | $157,800 | $974 |
| Taylor | 62,081 | $61,081 | $152,600 | $1,101 |
| Inkster | 25,428 | $39,252 | $80,400 | $1,170 |
| Belleville | 3,910 | $62,991 | $148,300 | $1,079 |
| Westland | 83,633 | $62,076 | $184,600 | $1,158 |
| Garden City | 26,739 | $67,294 | $168,800 | $1,150 |
| Southgate | 29,366 | $66,118 | $173,600 | $1,120 |
| Allen Park | 27,925 | $81,655 | $183,700 | $1,246 |
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What is the median household income in Romulus, MI?
The median household income in Romulus is $69,151, 5% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Romulus?
The median home value in Romulus is $159,500, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Romulus?
The median gross rent in Romulus is $1,049 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Romulus, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
What is the median age in Romulus?
The median age in Romulus is 37.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Romulus?
The average commute to work in Romulus is 25 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Romulus?
The unemployment rate in Romulus is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Romulus?
16.2% of adults in Romulus 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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