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About
Life in Romeoville
If you're considering Romeoville, you're looking at a solidly middle-class suburb with genuine economic strength—the village won recognition for job creation, and major employers like distribution centers and food companies keep unemployment relatively low at 4.4%. The income level is comfortable at around $100,000 median household income, and housing costs are moderate compared to closer-in Chicago suburbs, though you'll want to factor in that 31.6-minute average commute if you're working downtown. The community skews family-oriented with about 55% married-couple households and good schools through Valley View and other districts, plus access to Joliet Junior College and Lewis University right there.
Romeoville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Foreign-Born
20.8%
Broadband Internet
95.0%
of households
Population Growth
+1.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Romeoville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Romeoville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (43.6%), and 26.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.0%
of residents
65 and Older
11.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.1%
of households
Married Couples
55.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.05
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 48% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Romeoville
In Romeoville, rent runs 48% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,235
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
80.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1999
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $322,932 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Romeoville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Romeoville is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Romeoville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute32.3 min avg
How Romeoville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Romeoville, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 48% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 25 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 66% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Romeoville runs 66% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
111.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
828.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Romeoville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 39 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Will County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Will County, which includes Romeoville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 39 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.3M |
| 2024 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $250,000 |
| 2023 | 24 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2019 | 30 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $33,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Will County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Will County, which includes Romeoville, is typically good — 225 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
225
per year
Moderate Days
135
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Will County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Romeoville has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.1"
Annual Snowfall
33.2"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
123
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
127
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 16°F | 2.19" |
| Feb | 36°F | 20°F | 1.98" |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 2.71" |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 4.11" |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.81" |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.68" |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.50" |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.36" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.31" |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 3.67" |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.67" |
| Dec | 37°F | 22°F | 2.15" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Romeoville
Uninsured
7.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Romeoville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.4 mi away · Bolingbrook
Saint Joseph Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Joliet
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 8.4 mi away · New Lenox
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Romeoville
Romeoville's student/teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 28.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Romeoville
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,015 students · in-state tuition $40,700 · 64% graduate · median earnings $59,389 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,114 students · in-state tuition $4,680 · 26% graduate · median earnings $51,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,428 students · in-state tuition $47,340 · 72% graduate · median earnings $65,646 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,942 students · in-state tuition $37,650 · 60% graduate · median earnings $67,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,223 students · in-state tuition $38,900 · 71% graduate · median earnings $69,137 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Romeoville
Romeoville has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
26 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
52 mi awayPublic Libraries in Romeoville
White Oak Library District
201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville
Cities Near Romeoville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Romeoville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Romeoville FAQ
Is Romeoville, Illinois affordable?⌄
Romeoville's median rent is $1,886/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $106,325/year. Median home value is $257,100.
Is Romeoville, Illinois safe?⌄
Romeoville's violent crime rate was 112 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 829 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Romeoville, Illinois?⌄
Romeoville has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Romeoville, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Romeoville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,886/month and median household income is $106,325/year. The median home value is $257,100. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Romeoville, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Romeoville is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from