Living in Rome, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rome · Census data 2020–2024
Rome has 55 residents with a median age of 57.7. The median home value is $70,000.
Rome is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rome at a glance
- Population
- 55
- Median age
- 57.7State: 39.7
- Median home value
- $70,000State: $214,800
- Homeowners
- 57.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.6%
Is Rome a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median.
Cons: Unemployment of 22.2%; a poverty rate of 61.8%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Rome
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rome the median home value is $70,000, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Rome: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 36
- Owner-occupied
- 57.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.9%
- Vacant
- 41.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.62
41.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rome has many vacation and second homes.
Rome demographics
- Population
- 55
- Median age
- 57.7
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 41.8%
- Households
- 21
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 14%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rome ›
Education in Rome
21.6% of adults 25 and older in Rome have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 21.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rome
- Unemployment rate
- 22.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 85.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81%
Rome vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | 55 | — | $70,000 | — |
| Vanceburg | 1,482 | $30,054 | $90,600 | $391 |
| Garrison | 552 | $29,500 | $66,600 | — |
| Manchester | 1,972 | $29,344 | $94,300 | $670 |
| West Union | 2,899 | $29,056 | $132,500 | $658 |
| Friendship | 353 | $134,259 | — | — |
| Rarden | 172 | $32,344 | $67,800 | — |
| Peebles | 1,944 | $62,500 | $120,800 | $754 |
| West Portsmouth | 2,605 | $41,695 | $115,500 | $726 |
More for people moving to Rome
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What is the average home price in Rome?
The median home value in Rome is $70,000, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
Is Rome, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median. Minuses: unemployment of 22.2%; a poverty rate of 61.8%.
What is the median age in Rome?
The median age in Rome is 57.7 years (Ohio: 39.7).
What is the unemployment rate in Rome?
The unemployment rate in Rome is 22.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rome?
21.6% 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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