The Town FilesRome, New York
City in Oneida County · population 32,127 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $154,400
- Household income
- $59,925
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 159 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 40.7
Rome is a city of 32,127 people in Oneida County, New York. The median home is worth $154,400, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more walkable than 82% of New York towns, better for cycling than 81% of New York towns, more vibrant than 80% of New York towns.
How Rome ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Rome is worth $154,400, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $59,925, which is more affordable than 59% of New York towns. Median rent is $909 a month. 56.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rome | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,400 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $909 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $59,925 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 56.6% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Rome
| People | Rome | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 12.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 18.0 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.6% | 91.1% |
Weather in Rome
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 12.9°F. About 43.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 158.9 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 147 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rome since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 16, 2024 about 1.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 22, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 22, 2013.
Severe weather in Oneida County since 1996
Oneida County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3589: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 8, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4625: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Oneida County
Oneida County had 102,542 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,102 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Rome itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Rome
10 public schools with 5,179 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROME FREE ACADEMY | 9-12 | 1,497 | 13.6 |
| LYNDON H STROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7-8 | 827 | 10.7 |
| LOUIS V DENTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 627 | 11.6 |
| BELLAMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 562 | 9.7 |
| JOHN E JOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 408 | 12.0 |
| GANSEVOORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 391 | 8.9 |
| RIDGE MILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 363 | 12.5 |
| STOKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 315 | 11.3 |
| CLOUGH PREK CENTER | PK-2 | 136 | 11.3 |
| NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF | PK-12 | 53 | 4.4 |
Towns near Rome
- Lake Delta, NY4.3 mi · 2,757 people · home $239,400
- Lee, NY7.0 mi · 6,171 people · home $217,700
- Westmoreland, NY7.7 mi · 5,924 people · home $238,100
- Verona, NY8.3 mi · 5,974 people · home $196,700
- Floyd, NY8.4 mi · 3,733 people · home $204,200
- Whitestown, NY9.9 mi · 18,118 people · home $190,300
- Annsville, NY10.4 mi · 2,639 people · home $106,300
- Vernon, NY11.3 mi · 8,318 people · home $202,100
Rome questions
Is Rome, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rome scores better for retirees than 7% of New York towns and quieter than 17%. 19.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in Rome?
The median owner-occupied home in Rome is valued at $154,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,925, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $909 a month.
What is the weather like in Rome?
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 12.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.8 inches of precipitation a year and 158.9 inches of snow.
Does Rome get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rome since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 16, 2024. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)