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Rome, NY

Rome, NY.

Population: 41,555 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rome, NY is $214,647 — up 7.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $203,000 after a median 73 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,500/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$214,647

Median home value

+7.0%

1-year change

73

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$214,647
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+24.3%
5-year appreciation
+44.1%
10-year appreciation
+124.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$214,647
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$203,000
Median list price
$225,000
Median price per sqft
$144
1-year sale-price change
+12.8%
Median days on market
73 days
Homes sold (recent period)
79
For-sale inventory
114
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
95
1-year forecast
+3.7%
Days to pending
36 days
New listings (monthly)
43

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,500/mo
1-year rent change
+16.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, BELLAMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GANSEVOORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOUIS V DENTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LYNDON H STROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 3% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Griffiss Air Force Base (2.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
32
Days with Good air quality
275
Days with Moderate air quality
70
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
190

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
252
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,955
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,874

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Stanwix National Monument (1 mi)
National parks include
Fort Stanwix National Monument, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Griffiss International Airport (RME) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Griffiss International Airport (RME) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ROME MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-494 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,958
Housing built before 1970
68.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,180
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
76.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
77,118
Average weekly wage
$1,035
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
74

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RomeState medianUS median
Median home value$214,647$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$203,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market73 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,500/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,180$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Rome, NY?
$214,647.
What is the median sale price in Rome, NY?
$203,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Rome, NY?
Median days on market: 73 days.
What is typical rent in Rome, NY?
Typical rent: $1,500/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rome, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, coldWave.
What is the wildfire risk in Rome, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 3% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rome, NY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rome, NY?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Griffiss Air Force Base, 2.6 mi.
How many schools serve Rome, NY?
9 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rome, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 16.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rome, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 32. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rome, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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