Living in Rome, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rome · Census data 2020–2024
Rome has 31,795 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $59,925 (30% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $154,400, the median rent is $909/month.
Rome at a glance
- Population
- 31,795
- Median age
- 40.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $59,925State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $154,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $909/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 56.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Rome a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
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 $154,400, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $909 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,431 a month in housing costs.
Rome median household income
The median household income in Rome is $59,925 and the income per person is $33,321. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Rome: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,300
- Owner-occupied
- 56.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.4%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.13
Rome demographics
- Population
- 31,795
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 13,870
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rome ›
Education in Rome
20.8% of adults 25 and older in Rome have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rome
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.6%
Rome vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | 31,795 | $59,925 | $154,400 | $909 |
| Lake Delta | 3,202 | $100,094 | $239,400 | $907 |
| Verona | 1,389 | $84,925 | $182,400 | $1,344 |
| Westernville | 195 | $46,875 | $147,300 | $1,053 |
| Oriskany | 1,238 | $63,235 | $170,100 | $898 |
| Vernon | 1,238 | $63,988 | $184,300 | $921 |
| Clark Mills | 1,591 | $96,354 | — | $1,532 |
| Durhamville | 749 | $132,586 | $211,400 | $650 |
| Sylvan Beach | 881 | $57,000 | $180,100 | $1,008 |
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What is the median household income in Rome, NY?
The median household income in Rome is $59,925, 30% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $154,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Rome?
The median gross rent in Rome is $909 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Rome, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
What is the median age in Rome?
The median age in Rome is 40.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Rome?
The average commute to work in Rome is 18 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rome?
The unemployment rate in Rome is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rome?
20.8% 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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