What are the schools like in Romancoke, MD?

School district data for Romancoke is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Romancoke?

The median household income in Romancoke, MD is $98,370 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.0%.

What is the weather like in Romancoke, MD?

Romancoke has an average high temperature of 42.1°F in January and 87.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.1 inches.

Romancoke, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Romancoke, MD affordable or expensive?

Romancoke's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Romancoke is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $369,500 and the median rent is $2,241 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Romancoke, MD?

Crime rate data for Romancoke is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Romancoke, MD a Good Place to Live?

Romancoke is a small town of 1,761 in Maryland, with a median household income of $98,370 and a 11.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Romancoke's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Romancoke is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Romancoke city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.7

Romancoke's overall cost of living index is 102.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Romancoke costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Romancoke, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$369,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,241	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$98,370	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Romancoke is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Romancoke, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Romancoke sees average highs of 42.1°F in January and 87.4°F in July, with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation and 14.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Romancoke, MD
Average High — January	42.1°F
Average High — July	87.4°F
Annual Precipitation	46.9"
Annual Snowfall	14.1"

Demographics

Metric	Romancoke, MD	National Avg
Population	1,761	—
Median Age	41.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	42.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	17.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Chester, MD 6 mi Stevensville, MD 6 mi Highland Beach, MD 6 mi Annapolis Neck, MD 8 mi Mayo, MD 8 mi

Romancoke vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Romancoke, MD affordable or expensive?

Romancoke's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Romancoke roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $369,500 and median rent is $2,241/month.

What is the crime rate in Romancoke, MD?

Crime data for Romancoke is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Romancoke?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Romancoke, MD a good place to live?

Romancoke, MD has a population of 1,761, a median household income of $98,370, and an unemployment rate of 11.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Romancoke?

Romancoke averages 42.1°F in January and 87.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches with about 14.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Romancoke?

The population of Romancoke, Maryland is 1,761 with a median age of 41.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Romancoke?

Key numbers for living in Romancoke: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $369,500, median household income $98,370. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Romancoke side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.