Romeo, MI Community Information
Community Information
Location and History
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Romeo, MI Housing Stats, Schools & Shopping
Area Stats
According to the 2000 United State Census the population was 3,712 and it had 1,605 housing units.
Housing
In Romeo, MI homes average in price from $24,000 to $255,000 and condos from $31,000 to $150,000. The age of the homes vary from the late 1800's to brand new subdivisions built in 2008. According to stats from the local MLS in 2009, there were 44 homes and 5 condos sold with an average sales price of $77,607 for homes and $99,780 for condos. The average market time 253 days for homes and 305 days for condos. Due to the slow down in new building,1 lot was sold at $65,000.
Travel
M-53 is the main through way into Romeo, MI and it runs north and south. 32 mile is the main road to get east and west. It also has access to both major expressways I-94 and I-75. It borders Washington Township, Armada; Oakland and Lapeer County.
Shopping
As for shopping there are 4 large shopping malls within 30 -45 minutes - Lakeside Mall, Partridge Creek , the Village of Rochester Hills and Macomb Mall. There are also several strip centers in the area with large chains and numerous restaurants. Plus downtown Romeo and downtown Rochester Hills both feature several small boutique stores.
Education
Romeo, MI . Within 30 minutes just south east is Macomb Community College where you can receive an associates degree and through Macomb University a bachelor's and master's degree. Also in neighboring Rochester, Michigan you will find Oakland University which offers 132 baccalaureate degree programs and 117 graduate degree and certificate programs.
Hospitals
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital located in nearby Clinton Township offers 435 beds, along with a heart center, cancer center, birthing center and more. They also offer a Health Care center right in Bruce Township on Van Dyke. Children's Hospital of Michigan Stilson Specialty Center is also located in Clinton Township and offers all types of pediatric specialties. Just south in Macomb Township is the Beaumont medical center along with several other large hospitals throughout Macomb, Oakland and Wayne County.
Theater
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts is located just south in Clinton Township and features various shows like the Letterman, Ann Margaret, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, Lou Rawls and the Temptations. On the grounds of Oakland University you will find The Meadow Brook Theatre which also offers high quality entertainment.
Government
The township offices are located at 121 W. St. Clair, Romeo, MI 48065 and the phone number is 586-752-3565. The Romeo website is http://www.villageofromeo.org
Entertainment
There are plenty of fun things to do in the area, many parks, sports events and things to see. Check out our Links to Macomb section.
Extras
Macomb Orchard Trail, winds through Romeo, MI just north of 32 Mile and crosses over the Van Dyke freeway as it heads east on it's way to Richmond Township and south into nearby Stony Creek Metro Park Here's a list of several golf courses in the area.