Romulus, MI

Romulus, Michigan

Romulus, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 6 miles W of Taylor, Michigan (center to center) and 19 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. The city is part of the Detroit metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 22,979 people people live in Romulus.

The People and Families of Romulus

In Romulus, about 48% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Romulus had a median family income of $51,497.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($3,775) in Romulus than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Romulus Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Romulus, about 71% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in Romulus is higher than that of most other communities in Michigan.

Commuting

In Romulus, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Romulus strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Romulus, MI

Comparing Romulus to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Romulus Almanac

Romulus Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Romulus Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Romulus residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Romulus, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Romulus High Schools (2004)

ROMULUS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
9650 S. WAYNE ROAD
734-532-1000
Serves 1,138 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19

MICHIGAN AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY (9-12)
28675 NORTHLINE ROAD
734-955-9755
A charter school.
Serves 489 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 32.6

SUMMIT ACADEMY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
18601 MIDDLEBELT
734-955-1730
A charter school.
Serves 347 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 24.3

COMMUNITY MIDDLE/COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
39000 SUPERIOR
734-532-1950
A Non-traditional School
A magnet school.
Serves 245 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23.3

SUMMIT ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
18601 MIDDLEBELT
734-955-1730
A charter school.
Serves 53 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Romulus Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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