At a Glance
Median Income
$95,263
$39,905 per capita
Home Value
$155,700
Zillow: $177,529
Median Rent
$1,107/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
194/100K
1,730/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Rome Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rome's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rome a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rome residents earn a median household income of $95,263 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,905. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,972 business establishments, including 468 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rome is $155,700 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,529. Median rent is $1,107/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Rome reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,730/100K.
Education
22.0% of adults in Rome hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rome has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,628
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density848/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,263
Per Capita$39,905
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$16,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,438
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,700
Rent$1,107
Ownership83.2%
Zillow$177,529
Housing Units730
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent194/100K
Property1,730/100K
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death10,362/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation488 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Rome was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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