Living in Rome, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rome · Census data 2020–2024
Rome has 620 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $92,083 (19% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $326,200, the median rent is $1,047/month.
Rome is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rome at a glance
- Population
- 620
- Median age
- 41.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $92,083State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $326,200State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,047/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.1%
- Average commute
- 45 min
Is Rome a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 45 minutes.
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 $326,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,047 per month, which is 17.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,738 a month in housing costs.
Rome median household income
The median household income in Rome is $92,083 and the income per person is $49,810. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Rome: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 255
- Owner-occupied
- 84.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.43
Rome demographics
- Population
- 620
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 255
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rome ›
Education in Rome
35.1% of adults 25 and older in Rome have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rome
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 45 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 90.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Rome vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | 620 | $92,083 | $326,200 | $1,047 |
| Sullivan | 663 | $71,250 | $257,400 | $1,160 |
| Hebron | 344 | $79,844 | $289,800 | $1,297 |
| Palmyra | 2,195 | $86,058 | $213,100 | $775 |
| Jefferson | 7,732 | $79,006 | $225,600 | $1,071 |
| Johnson Creek | 3,362 | $100,685 | $314,200 | $1,231 |
| Dousman | 2,479 | $96,513 | $392,800 | $1,421 |
| Summit | 5,114 | $140,682 | $533,300 | $1,615 |
| Ixonia | 2,684 | $93,359 | $345,300 | $1,167 |
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What is the median household income in Rome, WI?
The median household income in Rome is $92,083, 19% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $326,200, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Rome?
The median gross rent in Rome is $1,047 per month, about 17.6% of household income.
Is Rome, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 45 minutes.
What is the median age in Rome?
The median age in Rome is 41.2 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Rome?
The average commute to work in Rome is 45 minutes; 4.8% 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?
35.1% 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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