Bird's eye view of Romeo 1868, 1868
Romeo’s story
196 years in pictures
Census counts: 330 in 1850, 3,767 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1868 and 4 maps from 1943 on.
- 1830Romeo is settled
Population
3,750
2025 Census estimate · −0.4% since 2020
Typical home
$428K
+3% in a year
Household income
$74K
median
Median age
46.1
years
Jobs based here
4,062
A job hub
TownGrade
A
#88 of 697 in MI
Is Romeo a good place to live?
Romeo's standout: natural-hazard risk is low. Overall it grades A, 88th of 697 graded towns in Michigan. Its schools rank ahead of 87% of Michigan towns. History is its standout character grade: an A, better than 95% of U.S. towns. On history, just 40 of Michigan’s 1,279 towns do better. Romeo’s average trip to work is 33 minutes, where Michigan’s towns sit at 25 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes.
What makes Romeo stand out
Where Romeo beats most towns.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here4,062
Residents who work1,538
Work
2.6 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 97% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021.
Natural hazardsA+
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
0historic places
HistoryA
Settled in 1830
A long history
A history going back 196 years.
A job hub
Every workday, about 3,926 people come to Romeo for work
Where Romeo’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
4,062jobs based in Romeo
9%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
How Romeo grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Romeo is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 7% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA+Open →SchoolsAOpen →Jobs & income$74K median household incomeB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9.2 of 20; 9% of households have no car; 1.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →Cost of livingB−Open →HealthAscension Providence Rochester Hospital 11.3 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1% conserved landC+Open →History8 notable people born hereAOpen →Civic life4.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Romeo: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Romeo, and how to reach them.
PowerDTE20.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Romeo water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpThursdayTrash dayTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWashington Township ClerkWashington Charter Township; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Apr 2026
ZIP code4806548065 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Romeo.
HousingCost of living grade B−
A typical Romeo home is worth about $428K
The typical Romeo home is worth about $428,000, up 3% in a year, 62% above the Michigan typical home. 66% of households own their home in Romeo.
$428KZillow home value
| Romeo | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 66% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $981 a month | $1,047 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Romeo$428K
Michigan$264K
Market temperature
16
days on market
101.9%
sale-to-list price
+3%
value change, 1 year
5
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Most working residents commute out of Romeo
4,062 jobs are based in Romeo, 2.6 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. The average commute takes 32.6 minutes, against 24.2 across Michigan.
Most working residents leave Romeo for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Washington Township (11%), Bruce Township (8%) and Sterling Heights (6%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
9%work in town
| Romeo | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 8.8% | 5.9% | 8% |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 10% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Romeo9%
Washington Township11%
Bruce Township8%
Sterling Heights6%
Shelby Township6%
16 mi
median commute distance
4,062
jobs based in Romeo
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 63% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
Inland flooding leads a very low hazard risk in Romeo
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 93% of U.S. communities.
7risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Romeo has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Romeo has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 17° and about 47 inches of snow falls in a winter.
47″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–33°
Spring36–57°
Summer60–81°
Fall42–60°
Oct 20
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Older than Michigan overall
People 65 and older are 26% of residents (19% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 34% of residents (38% statewide). 18% of Romeo residents are under 18. 31% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Michigan.
46.1median age · MI 40.2
| Romeo | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 26% | 19% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 18% | 21% | 22% |
| Median age | 46.1 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 26% | 29% |
RomeoMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma11%
High school27%
Some college21%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s22%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Romeo | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.5% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.3% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.2% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 16.2% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.3% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.4% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.8% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.7% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.6% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 11.2% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.8% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.9% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.1% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.3% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.6% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,800, single groups can be off by several points
Safety
Crime reported in Romeo
Romeo's reported crime rate is well below Michigan's. Romeo’s property crime rate is 3 per 1,000 residents. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
| Romeo | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 3 per 1,000 residents | 9.4 | 11.5 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 0.5 per 1,000 residents | 2 | 1.7 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Romeo0.5
Michigan4.4
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Romeo3
Michigan14.3
U.S.17.7
2
violent crimes reported in 2024
11
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
HealthB−
On CDC estimates, Romeo is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns
Romeo beats the Michigan average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
52%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Romeo | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 27% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 32% | 33% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 81% | 80% | 79% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 12% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Romeo | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.3% | 8.7% |
Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital
11.3 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
53rd
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1.1%conserved
| Romeo | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.1% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
1.1%
conserved · 15 of 1,376 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Romeo Lions Field | — | 5 |
| 2. Romeo Trailside Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Romeo
20pages on Romeo
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 87% of MI districtsSafety0.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2024)HealthB−Better than MI on 1 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB−$428K typical home · up 3% in a yearWork & commuteB+$74K median household income · 4,062 jobs hereNatural hazardsA+FEMA risk higher than 7% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Romeo
Rochester UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Rochester Hills11.9 mi$29,196 tuitionOakland UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Rochester Hills14.1 mi$15,262 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Romeo residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Famous people from Romeo
8 notable people were born in Romeo.
About Romeo
Village in Michigan, United States
Romeo is a village in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,767 at the 2020 census. Romeo is located on the rural-urban fringe of the Detroit metropolitan area, and many of its residents commute to jobs closer to the city.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1839
- Area
- 2.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 807 ft
- ZIP code
- 48065
- Area code
- 586
Questions about Romeo
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Romeo, MI a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Romeo grades A overall, better than 88% of U.S. towns and #88 of 697 in Michigan. It grades B− for health and A for schools.
Is Romeo, MI expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.
What is Romeo, MI known for?
8 notable people were born here, including Jill Ritchie and Frank Bowerman.