At a Glance
Median Income
$88,281
$45,624 per capita
Home Value
$290,000
Zillow: $424,127
Median Rent
$1,033/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.3%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
13.3% 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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rome residents earn a median household income of $88,281 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,624. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rome is $290,000 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $424,127. Median rent is $1,033/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
31.3% of adults in Rome hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rome has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population609
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density164/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,281
Per Capita$45,624
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$290,000
Rent$1,033
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$424,127
Housing Units243
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation838 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute42 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Rome was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.