Rome, NY

Rome, New York

Introduction to Rome, New York

Rome, New York, in Oneida county, is 13 miles NW of Utica, New York and 174 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The city is considered part of the Utica- Rome metropolitan area. Rome has a population of 34,950.

Rome History

The area now known as the City of Rome was originally inhabited by Native Americans. Throughout its history, the city has enjoyed a great strategic and commercial significance, primarily because of its location along an ancient trade route. Brass and copper works were founded in the city in 1801 by Paul Revere. The nation's first cheese factory was also established in Rome in 1851. It was incorporated as a city in 1870. The area was named after the classical city of Rome in Italy.

Rome and nearby Attractions

• Delta Lake State Park
• Fort Stanwix National Monument
• Erie Canal Village
• New York State Cheese Museum
• Rome Historical Society Museum
• Utica Zoo

Things To Do In Rome

During you stay in Rome, you can visit Hazelton Park, the Bell- Isle Park, Franklyns Field, Vogel Park, Harr- Pinti Field, the Fort Stanwix National Monument and Riverside Park. The Delta Lake State Park is also a popular tourist destination. The Rosamond Gifford Zoo and the Utica Zoo are close by, and ideal places for family day trips.

Rome Transportation

Oneida County Airport is nearby.

Rome Higher Education

The local colleges are Mohawk Valley Community College- Rome Branch and the Central New York Bible Institute.

High Points

Rome strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 12%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Rome, NY

Comparing Rome to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Rome Almanac

Rome Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Rome Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Rome, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Rome Public Libraries

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Rome Hospitals

ROME MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
1500 NORTH JAMES STREET
(315) 338-7000
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Rome

Rome High Schools (2004)

ROME FREE ACADEMY
95 DART CIRCLE
315-334-7200
Serves 1,727 students.

NYS SCHOOL - DEAF
401 TURIN ST
315-337-8400
A Non-traditional School
Serves 82 students.

Rome Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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