Here's what it costs to live in Rome, New York, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $871 per month, while the typical home is valued around $137,200. Households earn a median of $58,857 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$58,857
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$871
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$137,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$899
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$926
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,172
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,405
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
10.90%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
4.00%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
31,795
Latest estimate
Median Age
40.4 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Rome?
The cost of living index for Rome is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Rome?
The median gross rent in Rome is $871 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Rome?
The median household income in Rome is $58,857 per year.
What is the median home value in Rome?
The median home value in Rome is $137,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Rome?
Air quality data for Rome is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Rome?
New York has a top state income tax rate of 10.90% and a statewide sales tax of 4.00% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology