Living in Rome City, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rome City · Census data 2020–2024
Rome City has 1,182 residents with a median age of 53.8. The median household income is $71,016 (about the same as the Indiana median), the median home value is $265,900, the median rent is $869/month.
Rome City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rome City at a glance
- Population
- 1,182
- Median age
- 53.8State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $71,016State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $265,900State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $869/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 81.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Rome City a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 11.8%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Indiana median; home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rome City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rome City the median home value is $265,900, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $869 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,561 a month in housing costs.
Rome City median household income
The median household income in Rome City is $71,016 and the income per person is $41,443. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Rome City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 757
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.2%
- Vacant
- 33.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.34
33.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rome City has many vacation and second homes.
Rome City demographics
- Population
- 1,182
- Median age
- 53.8
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 35.1%
- Households
- 505
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rome City ›
Education in Rome City
26.4% of adults 25 and older in Rome City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rome City
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.1%
Rome City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome City | 1,182 | $71,016 | $265,900 | $869 |
| Wolcottville | 1,143 | $53,625 | $95,800 | $867 |
| Adams Lake | 286 | $94,098 | — | — |
| South Milford | 284 | $117,250 | $184,700 | — |
| Kendallville | 10,556 | $58,939 | $133,200 | $821 |
| Albion | 2,723 | $70,565 | $142,700 | $962 |
| Topeka | 1,137 | $62,875 | $141,700 | $916 |
| Stroh | 238 | $76,290 | — | — |
| Avilla | 2,878 | $78,880 | $210,200 | $759 |
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What is the median household income in Rome City, IN?
The median household income in Rome City is $71,016, about the same as the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rome City?
The median home value in Rome City is $265,900, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Rome City?
The median gross rent in Rome City is $869 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is Rome City, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 11.8%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Indiana median; home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
What is the median age in Rome City?
The median age in Rome City is 53.8 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Rome City?
The average commute to work in Rome City is 31 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rome City?
The unemployment rate in Rome City is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rome City?
26.4% of adults in Rome City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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