Rome, NY

Rome, New York

Rome, New York, in Oneida county, is 13 miles NW of Utica, New York (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Rome

In Rome, about 43% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Rome live by themselves.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities. Rome benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rome had a median family income of $42,928.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Rome ($6,450). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Rome Housing

About 57% of housing units in Rome are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Typical rents in Rome are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Rome, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

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 Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Rome Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Rome residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

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 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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