Romeoville is home to roughly 40,996 residents. Romeoville sits in Will County. The median age is 35.5 and the median household income is $100,022. Homes carry a median value of $245,200, and about 82% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (42.7%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 32 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Housing
Property report
Median home value
$245,200
Median gross rent
$1,892/mo
Owner-occupied
82.3%
Median year built
1998
Households
13,064
Avg. household size
3.09
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Education
Schools
Schools: Mixed
Romeoville has 9 public schools — 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.
Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading60%
Math45%
% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.
Romeoville High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Wilco Area Career CenterHighGrades 11–12
A Vito Martinez Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
John J Lukancic Middle SchMiddleGrades 6–8
Irene King Elem SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Kenneth L Hermansen ElementaryElementary
Robert C Hill Elem SchoolElementary
Skoff ElementaryElementary
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd CtrGrades -1–-1
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Safety
Crime
violent crime56% below national
Romeoville171
Illinois322
United States386
↓ 6% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime48% below national
Romeoville1,006
Illinois1,791
United States1,952
↓ 1% lower than 2019
2019–2023
Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Romeoville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).
Environment
Environmental hazards
10 facilities in Romeoville report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).
Gea Farm Technologies Inc · Will CountyMidwest Spring Mfg Co · Will CountyNational Fiberglass Products · Will CountyVcna Prairie Llc - Yard 1006 · Will CountyWill County Generating Station · Will CountyAmerican Stair Corp · Will CountyNanophase Technologies Corp · Will CountyRotadyne Roll Group Romeoville · Will CountyOldcastle Precast Inc · Will CountyVcna Prairie Llc - Yard 1134 · Will County
Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Relatively High
Top hazards · Will County
Cold waveVery High
TornadoVery High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
Romeoville is in Will County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
Common questions
Romeoville — frequently asked
What is the population of Romeoville, Illinois?
Romeoville has a population of about 40,996, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Romeoville?
The median home value in Romeoville is $245,200, and the median gross rent is $1,892/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Romeoville safe? What is the crime rate?
Romeoville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 171 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Romeoville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Will County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, tornado, lightning.
How many schools are in Romeoville?
Romeoville has 9 public schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Romeoville?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Romeoville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.