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Rome, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Henry County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
77
Population
642/sq mi density
$29,531
Median Income
$21,066 per capita
$61,300
Home Value
$187,171 Zillow
$1,021
Median Rent
46.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
127
Violent Crime/100K
2,921 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$29,531 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,300 home value, $1,021/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
1.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$61,300
78% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
12% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.8%
7% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
38
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$61,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$187,171
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.8%
Owner-Occupied
30.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$738/mo
1 Bedroom
$788/mo
2 Bedroom
$989/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,282/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,420/mo
Census median rent:
$1,021/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
46.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
51% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
69.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $61,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $187,171 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,021 |
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 38 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 46.9% |