Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★4.3 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in Rome, NY
Explore Rome and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.2 / 10
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Rome at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population31,795
Median Household Income$59,925
Median Home Value$154,400
Median Gross Rent$909
Median Age40.7
Average Household Size2.1
Unemployment5.9%
Work From Home12.8%
Homeownership56.6%
Housing Vacancy9.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Rome is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Rome and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Rome
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$154,400
Median Gross Rent$909
Homeownership56.6%
Housing Vacancy9.3%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Rome, NY
Median Household Income$59,925
Unemployment5.9%
Work From Home12.8%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Rome and how households are structured
Population31,795
Median Age40.7
Average Household Size2.1
Rome is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Rome
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Rome point to warm summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.
Average Summer High80.9°F
Average Winter Low12.9°F
Annual Rainfall43.8 in.
Annual Snowfall164.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Rome
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Rome is located in Oneida County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Oneida County.
County Intelligence
Rome & Oneida County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Rome is located in Oneida County, New York.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Rome.
Current NarrowTheList data for Rome shows a population of about 31,795. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Oneida County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Rome.
For someone considering a move to Rome, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.