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Rome, PA

Pennsylvania

Rome is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 459. Residents earn $59,286 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
459 Population 883/sq mi density
$59,286 Median Income $26,880 per capita
$147,500 Home Value
$856 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$59,286 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,500 home value, $856/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,286
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $147,500
48% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.2%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $856
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.4%
22% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.0%
13% higher than US avg

How Rome Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population459
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density883/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,286
Per Capita$26,880
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$6,798M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,500
Rent$856
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units206
Rent Burden20.4%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation824 ft (251 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.7%
Libraries10

Is Rome a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rome receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Rome offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rome is $59,286, 21% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rome is $147,500, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $856 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Rome experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches, including 37.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Rome has a population of 459 with a density of 883 people per square mile. The median age is 31.3 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.3%), with 1.3% Black.

Population

459
Total Population
883
People / sq mi
31.3yrs
Median Age
20% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.6%
Female 53.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Rome vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rome vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rome is $59,286, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Rome vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,286
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,880
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
IRS Avg AGI$73,160

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,525
County GDP$6,798M

Business (County)

Restaurants116
Healthcare150
Retail235
Manufacturing54

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,894
40% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.32%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.4 min
Drive Alone66.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Rome is $147,500, 48% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $856 (26% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$147,500
48% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$856
26% below US avg
Rent Burden20.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied56.7%
Housing Units206
Median Year Built1967

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,894
40% above US avg
Effective Rate3.32%
Rome has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.6 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall37.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation824 ft (251 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density883/sq mi
Coordinates41.8580°N, 76.3411°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42015
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.9-point margin. 78.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.5%
D 25.6%

Winner: Republican by 47.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.2%
61% below US avg
High School+89.3%
Graduate Degree+3.2%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density883/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.7%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities150
Restaurants116
Retail Stores235

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.4 min
Drive Alone66.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.8%

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