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Rome, NY


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Rome, NY

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population85
Well-Paid Single Men65
Racial Diversity58
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use65
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing42
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime96

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