Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
13%
Romeoville, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,861
Population
39,530
Renter Mix
19% Rent
Embrace community and growth in this Chicago suburb
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Scenic
Situated about 25 miles southwest of Chicago, Romeoville is a growing suburb with a strong sense of community and an award-winning recreation department. While Romeoville has experienced unprecedented growth and development in recent years, the village does not waver on the importance of community. Romeoville residents are regularly drawn together through a variety of special events, including car shows, craft fairs, concerts, movie nights, festivals, and more.
Romeoville’s recreation department also hosts an array of classes, programs, and events for the community. Over 300 acres of parkland presents endless options for enjoying the outdoors in Romeoville.
Romeoville is accessible to the many restaurants and shops stretched along Weber Road, which is one of the fastest growing commercial corridors in Will County. Louis Joliet Mall is just a short drive from Romeoville as well.
Lewis University calls Romeoville home, boasting a wide range of opportunities in education, aviation, and athletics. The neighboring areas of Boilingbrook, Plainfield, Naperville, and Joliet offer plentiful amenities within close reach of Romeoville. Convenience to I-55 and a Metra station makes getting around from Romeoville simple.
Explore the City
Homes in East Romeoville sit closely together making it a friendly community to be a part of.
Check out Niko's Breakfast Club for brunch near Lakewood Falls.
Lake Renwick Preserve offers miles of bike and hike trails near Lakewood Falls.
A Wespark resident walks his 4 Siberian Huskies.
The golf course at Prairie Bluff features an 18-hole championship designed course.
The Metra makes stops throughout the day at the Romeoville Metra station.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$90,879
Average: $99,537
Education
7,509
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
21,050
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Romeoville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Romeoville, IL is $1,771 for a studio, $1,847 for one bedroom, $2,116 for two bedrooms, and $2,728 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Romeoville has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,847/month
790 Sq Ft
House
$2,887/month
1,582 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,736/month
1,452 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Romeoville, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
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Schools
Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
402 Students
Public
Grades K-5
520 Students
Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary
Public
Grades K-5
449 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
432 Students
Public
Grades K-5
723 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
622 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
536 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,797 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Isle a la Cache Preserve
- Veterans Woods
- Keepataw Preserve
- Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve
- Runyon Preserve
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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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 June 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.