Living in Rome, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rome · Census data 2020–2024
Rome has 547 residents with a median age of 28.1. The median household income is $55,000 (29% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $150,000, the median rent is $942/month.
Rome is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rome at a glance
- Population
- 547
- Median age
- 28.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $55,000State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $150,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $942/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 50.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Rome a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 25.8%.
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 $150,000, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $942 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,200 a month in housing costs.
Rome median household income
The median household income in Rome is $55,000 and the income per person is $22,937. 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Rome: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 207
- Owner-occupied
- 50.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.4%
- Vacant
- 19.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 3.30
Rome demographics
- Population
- 547
- Median age
- 28.1
- Under 18
- 37.7%
- 65 and older
- 7.9%
- Households
- 166
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rome ›
Education in Rome
10.9% of adults 25 and older in Rome have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 0.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rome
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 20.6%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.9%
Rome vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | 547 | $55,000 | $150,000 | $942 |
| Wysox | 1,397 | $60,357 | $184,300 | $755 |
| Orwell | 1,188 | $89,766 | $216,800 | $1,335 |
| Standing Stone | 771 | $87,292 | $218,500 | $964 |
| Sheshequin | 1,256 | $62,321 | $212,900 | $1,075 |
| Herrick | 668 | $85,000 | $223,600 | $693 |
| Windham | 768 | $63,125 | $151,900 | $697 |
| Towanda | 2,791 | $60,888 | $166,900 | $996 |
| Pike | 695 | $74,688 | $257,000 | $950 |
More for people moving to Rome
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What is the median household income in Rome, PA?
The median household income in Rome is $55,000, 29% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $150,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Rome?
The median gross rent in Rome is $942 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is Rome, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 25.8%.
What is the median age in Rome?
The median age in Rome is 28.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Rome?
The average commute to work in Rome is 23 minutes; 20.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rome?
The unemployment rate in Rome is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rome?
10.9% 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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