Romulus, Michigan

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Midwest Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

74.2

C

out of 100

Overview

Romulus is a Michigan city with a population of approximately 24,702, part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $206,880. Median household income is $63,854.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 24,702 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $206,880 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $63,854 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 24.5 minutes
  • Part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

24,702

Source: Census ACS

$206,880

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$63,854

Source: Census ACS

24.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

16

Source: Walk Score

89 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Wayne County (county-level results)

63%
34%
Democrat 537,032
Republican 288,860
Leans D+29.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 99.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 85/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 59.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 16/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 49.2/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 74.2

Location

Romulus, MI (42.2203, -83.3583)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.