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Romeo, MI
Village in Macomb County, Michigan.
Population
3,578
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,655
ZIP codes
0
Romeo and its ZIP codes
Romeo at a glance
- Romeo is about 9.3 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,323, close to the Michigan median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $266,200 (15% above Michigan) and median rent is $981 a month.
Local data for Romeo, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Romeo, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,323
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$266,200
Median rent
$981/mo
Homeownership
65.7%
Bachelor's or higher
30.9%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
32.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (738), Polish Americans (396), Italian Americans (389).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Macomb County. PPP loans are for Romeo.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,038
331,515 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,760
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$7.66B
FY 2026, $8,695 per person
How people get to work
Romeo, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 32.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Romeo, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
785
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,360
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 16°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Romeo, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Romeo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArmadaVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.7 |
| LeonardVillage | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| AlmontVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.4 |
| RochesterCity | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| DrydenVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| New HavenVillage | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| Rochester HillsCity | 12 mi | 32.8 |
| UticaCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Lake OrionVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| OxfordVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| RichmondCity | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| MemphisCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| CapacVillage | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| Auburn HillsCity | 15 mi | 16.6 |
| Imlay CityCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| Sterling HeightsCity | 16 mi | 36.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Romeo, MI in?
- Romeo is in Macomb County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Romeo, MI?
- About 3,578 people live in Romeo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Romeo?
- Nearby places include Armada (6.5 mi), Leonard (8.1 mi), Almont (8.4 mi), Rochester (10 mi), Dryden (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023