Living in Rome, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rome · Census data 2020–2024
Rome has 79 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $39,000 (48% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $65,000, the median rent is $1,031/month.
Rome is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rome at a glance
- Population
- 79
- Median age
- 33.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $39,000State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $65,000State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,031/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 76.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Rome a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rome
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rome the median home value is $65,000, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,031 per month, which is 48.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $760 a month in housing costs.
Rome median household income
The median household income in Rome is $39,000 and the income per person is $21,527. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Rome: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 34
- Owner-occupied
- 76.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.32
Rome demographics
- Population
- 79
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 34.2%
- 65 and older
- 8.9%
- Households
- 34
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rome ›
Education in Rome
6.7% of adults 25 and older in Rome have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rome
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.3%
Rome vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | 79 | $39,000 | $65,000 | $1,031 |
| Westwood | 130 | $110,833 | $290,000 | — |
| Lockridge | 452 | $113,750 | — | $1,118 |
| Mount Pleasant | 8,951 | $61,042 | $160,900 | $826 |
| Salem | 349 | $51,250 | $85,700 | $922 |
| Hillsboro | 120 | $53,125 | $55,000 | $850 |
| Swedesburg | 119 | $74,861 | — | — |
| Wayland | 1,191 | $70,774 | $135,500 | $814 |
| Stockport | 210 | $53,125 | $57,500 | $631 |
More for people moving to Rome
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What is the median household income in Rome, IA?
The median household income in Rome is $39,000, 48% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rome?
The median home value in Rome is $65,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Rome?
The median gross rent in Rome is $1,031 per month, about 48.8% of household income.
Is Rome, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
What is the median age in Rome?
The median age in Rome is 33.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Rome?
The average commute to work in Rome is 17 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rome?
The unemployment rate in Rome is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rome?
6.7% of adults in Rome 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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