Living in Rome, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rome · Census data 2020–2024
Rome has 1,215 residents with a median age of 48.3. The median household income is $77,639 (4% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $329,300, the median rent is $1,150/month.
Rome is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rome at a glance
- Population
- 1,215
- Median age
- 48.3State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $77,639State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $329,300State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,150/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 91.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Rome a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rome
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rome the median home value is $329,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month, which is 31% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,571 a month in housing costs.
Rome median household income
The median household income in Rome is $77,639 and the income per person is $42,410. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Rome: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,011
- Owner-occupied
- 91.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.1%
- Vacant
- 50%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.26
50% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rome has many vacation and second homes.
Rome demographics
- Population
- 1,215
- Median age
- 48.3
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 24.7%
- Households
- 506
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rome ›
Education in Rome
39.1% of adults 25 and older in Rome have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 19.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rome
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 89.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Rome vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | 1,215 | $77,639 | $329,300 | $1,150 |
| Belgrade | 3,351 | $88,338 | $312,200 | $857 |
| Vienna | 536 | $75,481 | $276,400 | — |
| Mercer | 718 | $71,107 | $238,500 | $1,422 |
| Mount Vernon | 1,716 | $74,395 | $264,200 | $893 |
| Smithfield | 856 | $107,917 | $242,800 | $1,109 |
| Oakland | 6,309 | $77,813 | $236,000 | $939 |
| New Sharon | 1,550 | $63,889 | $171,200 | $961 |
| Sidney | 4,790 | $83,488 | $336,200 | $1,340 |
More for people moving to Rome
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What is the median household income in Rome, ME?
The median household income in Rome is $77,639, 4% higher than the Maine median of $74,733 (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 $329,300, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Rome?
The median gross rent in Rome is $1,150 per month, about 31% of household income.
Is Rome, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Rome?
The median age in Rome is 48.3 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Rome?
The average commute to work in Rome is 30 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rome?
The unemployment rate in Rome is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rome?
39.1% 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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