What are the schools like in Romulus, MI?

Romulus is served primarily by Romulus Community Schools. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.

What is the median household income in Romulus?

The median household income in Romulus, MI is $63,854 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.8%.

What is the weather like in Romulus, MI?

Romulus has an average high temperature of 32.3°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Romulus, MI affordable or expensive?

Romulus's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Romulus is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $138,500 and the median rent is $989 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Romulus, MI?

Romulus has a violent crime rate of 879.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2063.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Romulus, MI a Good Place to Live?

Romulus is a small city of 25,055 in Michigan, with a median household income of $63,854 and a 9.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Romulus stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Romulus is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Romulus 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: 98.0

Romulus's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Romulus costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Romulus, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$138,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$989	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,854	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Romulus's violent crime rate is 879.2 per 100,000 residents — 131% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

879.2 /100k

Property Crime

2063.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Romulus is served primarily by Romulus Community Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Romulus, MI	National Avg
School District	Romulus Community Schools	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Romulus sees average highs of 32.3°F in January and 83.7°F in July, with 34.3 inches of annual precipitation and 45.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Romulus, MI
Average High — January	32.3°F
Average High — July	83.7°F
Annual Precipitation	34.3"
Annual Snowfall	45.0"

Demographics

Metric	Romulus, MI	National Avg
Population	25,055	—
Median Age	34.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	46.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	45.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	28.2%	22.2%
65 and over	12.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Romulus

Romulus, MI is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

48174 48242

Romulus vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Romulus, MI affordable or expensive?

Romulus's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Romulus roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $138,500 and median rent is $989/month.

What is the crime rate in Romulus, MI?

Romulus's violent crime rate is 879.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2063.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Romulus?

Public schools in Romulus are operated by Romulus Community Schools. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 16.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Romulus, MI a good place to live?

Romulus, MI has a population of 25,055, a median household income of $63,854, and an unemployment rate of 9.8%. 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 Romulus?

Romulus averages 32.3°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.3 inches with about 45.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Romulus?

Romulus, MI is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 48174, 48242.

What is the population of Romulus?

The population of Romulus, Michigan is 25,055 with a median age of 34.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Romulus?

Key numbers for living in Romulus: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $138,500, median household income $63,854, crime index 178 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Romulus side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.