Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Romeo
Romeo, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,039
Population
3,698
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Romeo will charm you in the suburbs of Detroit
Small Business
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Family-Friendly
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Suburban
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Community
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Located in the suburbs of Detroit about 40 miles north of the city, Romeo is a small suburban town offering a family-friendly atmosphere and great public schools like Romeo Middle School. Everything from modern, luxurious rentals to affordable apartments are available in this city, so there’s something for everyone. Highway 53 travels directly through town, so residents have easy access to nearby amenities like the Westview Orchard’s and Winery.
The city of Romeo features a charming downtown district, housing small businesses like Thee Office Pub & Cookery on Main Street. Check out local outdoor spaces like the Romeo-Washington-Bruce Parks & recreation or local historic sites like the Romeo Historical Society Museum. Though Romeo offers a rural feel, there are plenty of suburban amenities and nearby cities to keep this town as convenient, accessible, and welcoming as it can be.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,999
Average: $79,751
Education
828
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,767
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Romeo has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Romeo, MI is $1,039 for one bedroom, $1,332 for two bedrooms, and $1,401 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Romeo has increased by 3.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,039/month
800 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Romeo, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Amanda Moore Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
476 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,192 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wolcott Mill Metropark
- Stony Creek Metropark
- Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
- Wetzel State Recreation Area
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.