Living in Romulus, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Romulus · Census data 2020–2024
Romulus has 265 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $45,417 (47% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $89,200.
Romulus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Romulus at a glance
- Population
- 265
- Median age
- 39.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $45,417State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $89,200State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.5%
- Average commute
- 46 min
Is Romulus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 46 minutes; unemployment of 22.7%; a poverty rate of 32.9%.
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 $89,200, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,583 a month in housing costs.
Romulus median household income
The median household income in Romulus is $45,417 and the income per person is $19,622. 32.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Romulus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 126
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 18.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.48
Romulus demographics
- Population
- 265
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 28.3%
- 65 and older
- 9.1%
- Households
- 103
- Foreign-born
- 7.2%
- Veterans
- 11.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Romulus ›
Education in Romulus
4.5% of adults 25 and older in Romulus have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 0.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Romulus
- Unemployment rate
- 22.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 46 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 94.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Romulus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romulus | 265 | $45,417 | $89,200 | — |
| Ovid | 402 | $79,583 | $121,400 | $1,182 |
| Aurora | 651 | $71,250 | $262,500 | $1,350 |
| Dresden | 272 | $70,729 | $110,800 | $718 |
| Lodi | 307 | $54,125 | $114,100 | $950 |
| Union Springs | 1,255 | $81,250 | $162,500 | $1,030 |
| Waterloo | 4,605 | $51,642 | $114,300 | $927 |
| Geneva | 12,512 | $79,435 | $165,500 | $972 |
| Interlaken | 493 | $59,028 | $143,900 | $1,214 |
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What is the median household income in Romulus, NY?
The median household income in Romulus is $45,417, 47% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $89,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Romulus, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 46 minutes; unemployment of 22.7%; a poverty rate of 32.9%.
What is the median age in Romulus?
The median age in Romulus is 39.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Romulus?
The average commute to work in Romulus is 46 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Romulus?
The unemployment rate in Romulus is 22.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Romulus?
4.5% 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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