Life in Rome research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Rome over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Rome:
The population in Rome is 31,795.
The median home value in Rome is $206,881.
The median income in Rome is $58,857.
The cost of living in Rome is 95 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Rome is $871.
The unemployment rate in Rome is 6.8%.
The poverty rate in Rome is 18.1%.
The average high in Rome is 56.6° and the average low is 37.2°.
Crime in Rome summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Rome. Key points include:
There were 724 total crimes in Rome in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Rome is 2,292.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Rome is 237.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Rome is 2,055.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Rome is 8.19% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rome / 100k People |
New York / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 724 | 2,292.8 | 2,099.7 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 75 | 237.5 | 380.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 15.8 | 96.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 58 | 183.7 | 259.6 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 649 | 2,055.3 | 1,719.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 86 | 272.4 | 136.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 546 | 1,729.1 | 1,432.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 17 | 53.8 | 150.2 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Rome summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rome. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rome is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rome is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Rome is $206,881.
The median income in Rome is $58,857.
| Living Expense | Rome | New York | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 104 | 101 | 100 | |
| Housing | 65 | 145 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 99 | 100 | |
The average high in Rome is 56.6° and the average low is 37.2°.
There are 96.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.7 inches of precipitation each year with 107.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Rome |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 96.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 107.5 |
The current population in Rome is 31,795. The population has decreased -6.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 31,795 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 32,031 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 32,309 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 32,217 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 32,253 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 32,338 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 32,589 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 32,673 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 32,916 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 33,161 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 33,375 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 33,548 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 33,806 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 33,900 | - |
81.0% White with 25,750 White residents.
4.6% African American with 1,452 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 35 American Indian residents.
1.8% Asian with 566 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 106 Other residents.
5.4% Two Or More with 1,708 Two Or More residents.
6.9% Hispanic with 2,178 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Rome | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.0% | 53.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 4.6% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 8.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 3.4% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 6.9% | 19.6% | 19.0% |
Rome is 48.8% female with 15,517 female residents.
Rome is 51.2% male with 16,277 male residents.
| Gender | Rome | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Rome completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Rome completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Rome completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Rome completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Rome completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Rome completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Rome completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Rome completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Rome completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Rome | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
5.5% of households in Rome earn Less than $10,000.
6.5% of households in Rome earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.3% of households in Rome earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.4% of households in Rome earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.9% of households in Rome earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.0% of households in Rome earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.8% of households in Rome earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.0% of households in Rome earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.0% of households in Rome earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.7% of households in Rome earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Rome | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.5% | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.3% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.4% | 6.2% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.0% | 13.8% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 11.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.0% | 16.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.0% | 10.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.7% | 16.4% | 12.6% |