At a Glance
Median Income
$59,286
$26,880 per capita
Home Value
$147,500
Zillow: $188,667
Median Rent
$856/mo
20.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
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 $59,286 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,880. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,525 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rome is $147,500 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,667. Median rent is $856/month, with 20.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
13.2% of adults in Rome hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population459
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density883/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,286
Per Capita$26,880
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$6,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,500
Rent$856
Ownership56.7%
Zillow$188,667
Housing Units206
Rent Burden20.4%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,655/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation824 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Rome was founded in 1796.
The median home in Rome was built in 1967.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.